《英语词汇学》（英文版）Chapter 18 How to use a dictionary

Unit 1 8 How to Use a Dictionary

Unit 18 How to Use a Dictionary

1. Types of dictionaries 1)Monolingual dictionaries vS bilingual dictionaries Monolingual dictionaries are written in one language while bilingual dictionaries are written in two languages

1.Types of dictionaries 1) Monolingual dictionaries vs.bilingual dictionaries Monolingual dictionaries are written in one language, while bilingual dictionaries are written in two languages

Bilingual dictionaries are of the two types". One is that the entries are defined and explained in the same language with translations. The other is that the entries are defined in one language and given their foreign equIvalents

Bilingual dictionaries are of the two types". One is that the entries are defined and explained in the same language with translations.The other is that the entries are defined in one language and given their f o r e i g n e q u i v a l e n t s

2)Linguistic and encyclopedic dictionaries Linguistic dictionaries aim at providing linguistic information about the head words such as pronounciation, spelling, meaning part of speech, etc

2)Linguistic and encyclopedic dictionaries Linguistic dictionaries aim at providing linguistic information about the head words, such as pronounciation, spelling, meaning, part of speech, etc

Encyclopedic dictionaries are of the two kinds one is encyclopedia, which aims at providing encylopedic information about the headwords The other is encyclopedic dictionary, which shares the characteristics of both a linguistic dictionary and an encyclopedia

Encyclopedic dictionaries are of the two kinds:one is encyclopedia, which aims at providing encylopedic information about the headwords. The other is encyclopedic dictionary, which shares the characteristics of both a linguistic dictionary and an encyclopedia

3Unabridged, Desk and Pocket Dictionaries An unabridged dictionary is theoretically, a complete record of all the words in use, though in fact, it is not

3)Unabridged, Desk and Pocket Dictionaries An unabridged dictionary is, theoretically, a complete record of all the words in use, though in fact, it is not

a desk dictionary is a medium sized dictionary which usually has a vocabulary of about 50.000to150.000 a pocket dictionary usually contains a vocabulary of less than 50,000 words. A pocket dictionary usually provides only the information related to pronounciation and spelling

A desk dictionary is a medium￾sized dictionary which usually has a vocabulary of about 5 0 , 000 t o 150 , 000 . A pocket dictionary usually contains a vocabulary of less than 50,000 words. A pocket dictionary usually provides only the information related to pronounciation and spelling

4 Specialized dictionaries Specialized dictionaries usually focus on one area of knowledge. The provide detailed information in a particular subject

4)Specialized dictionaries Specialized dictionaries usually focus on one area of knowledge. They provide detailed information in a particular subject

2. Use of dictionaries 1) Choice of dictionaries The following factors should be considered (1) the dictionary users' level of English

2. Use of dictionaries 1) Choice of dictionaries The following factors should be considered: (1) the dictionary users' level of English：

Generally speaking, a monolingual dictionary is appropriate for those leaners well above the intermdiate level. for one who is below that level, a bilingual dictionary is the proper choice

Generally speaking, a monolingual dictionary is appropriate for those leaners well above the intermdiate level. For one who is below that level, a bilingual dictionary is the proper choice