A.S. Hornby

Now in a radically revised new edition. Thorough revision of the main A-Z section: 80,000 references giving excellent coverage of British and American English. 4,500 new words and meanings giving an up-to-date picture of the language. New short cuts to take you quickly to the right meaning. Clear definitions - now even easier to understand. Useful advice on how to use verbs - does it take -ing or to? New Vocabulary Building Component: Over 200 new notes teach you the difference between similar words. 4,200 synonyms and opposites provided at appropriate entries. Help notes show you how to avoid common mistakes. 1,700 words illustrated, many in groups, to introduce you to related vocabulary. 10 new pages show the vocabulary you need...

Издательство: Oxford University Press
Дата выхода: январь 2003

Millions of students around the world have improved their written and spoken English using the Oxford Advanced Learner`s Dictionary. This new edition will help you: - write and speak better English; - understand more easily and more quickly; - avoid common mistakes; - learn more effectively. More information, easier to use - Easy-to-understand definitions, written within a defining vocabulary of 3 500 words; - 16 language study pages, full of practical help explaining how English works and how to benefit most from the dictionary; - 8 full-colour pages of geographical maps; - 8 full-colour pages of varied and useful cultural information. An up-to-date picture of today`s English Fully up-to-date and accurate thanks to Oxfords...

Издательство: Oxford University Press
Дата выхода: январь 2003

Now in a radically revised new edition. Thorough revision of the main A-Z section: 80,000 references giving excellent coverage of British and American English. 4,500 new words and meanings giving an up-to-date picture of the language. New short cuts to take you quickly to the right meaning. Clear definitions - now even easier to understand. Useful advice on how to use verbs - does it take -ing or to? New Vocabulary Building Component: Over 200 new notes teach you the difference between similar words. 4,200 synonyms and opposites provided at appropriate entries. Help notes show you how to avoid common mistakes. 1,700 words illustrated, many in groups, to introduce you to related vocabulary. 10 new pages show the vocabulary you need...

Издательство: Oxford University Press
Дата выхода: январь 2003