2008 English Vocabulary Practice Dictionary (4th Edition)

Author: Zhang Nengyan, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The writing characteristics of this book are as follows:
1. Combination of word definitions and example sentences: Numerous example sentences directly target MBA exam questions, all accompanied by translations, making their difficulty level extremely close to that of the unified examination, thus avoiding the shortcomings of some vocabulary books on the market that only provide word definitions without example sentences or have example sentences far removed from exam requirements.
2. Categorized and well-structured: This book organizes the vocabulary from the MBA syllabus into groups, namely Basic Vocabulary—Intermediate Vocabulary—CET-4 Vocabulary—CET-6 Vocabulary—Non-CET Vocabulary—Business Vocabulary, with the aim of facilitating candidates in categorizing and frequency-based association and comparison for more efficient memorization.
3. Clear visibility of syllabus changes: This book separately arranges the newly added words (1,452) and phrases (675) from the new syllabus, allowing candidates to have a clear understanding.
4. Emphasis on key and difficult points: This book provides specialized coverage of synonyms and near-synonyms that candidates often find confusing, as well as the differentiation of easily confused words and phrases, and business vocabulary.
5. Broad coverage and strong practicality: To help candidates gain a more comprehensive grasp of vocabulary knowledge, this book also introduces the etymology of words, a list of common irregular verbs, and frequently used English proverbs.
In summary, as a foundational and non-negotiable subject, English requires solid basic skills as the only path to victory. Vocabulary knowledge can be considered the key to mastering this discipline, and its acquisition requires continuous accumulation over a certain period. However, the process of accumulation cannot rely solely on the syllabus and vocabulary books.