[词典科普] World Book Dictionary 好在哪里？[201701]

Description
The last thing a dictionary needs to be is intimidating. Yet many adult dictionaries are just that due to complicated structures and word meanings. This dictionary, from the editors of The World Book Encyclopedia, combines all the features of a traditional dictionary with the readability of World Book. The result is an ideal dictionary that can be used for a lifetime.
Words likely to be used by students are defined in a simple manner for better comprehension. The Dictionary also presents informative illustrative sentences that help clarify word meanings.
But this is by no means an abridged reference work. It features more than 225,000 entries, 3000 illustrations, notes on how to use prefixes, suffixes, capitalization and punctuation, pronunciation guides, and more. It's the final word in state-of-the-art dictionaries.

Product Reviews:
"This dictionary is highly recommended... It is especially helpful for high school and college students in theirs preparation for writing research papers and book reports. "
-- American Reference Books Annual 2011
“The definitions are clear and concise, with the most common meaning first. Sentences or quotations enhance the meanings, as do numerous line drawings.”
-- Booklist, May 2009

Review by Booklist Review
Much like its namesake encyclopedia, World Book Dictionary (WBD) is often perceived as a work for children; one look at it, however, will convince users that this set makes a fine adult work. The WBD is the most "adult" of the famous Thorndike-Barnhart line of dictionaries. Started in the 1930s by educational psychologist Edward L. Thorndike and lexicographer Clarence L. Barnhart, dictionaries produced by the two men followed the basic tenet that definitions should be written in a simpler style than the entry word and that definitions should be arranged by frequency of use. Although WBD is intended to define words found in the encyclopedia, it makes an excellent standalone work, particularly given its extensive use of illustrative sentences and clear definitions. WBD's 225,000 main entries are even more impressive when one considers that many biographical and geographical entries normally found in such a work are not included if duplicated in the encyclopedia. Also excluded are any vulgarities. Most definitions have either illustrative sentences (created by the editors) or illustrative quotations, often drawn from journals. Also enhancing the definitions is the large number of black-and-white drawings, exceeded in number only by the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language in this class of works. Its 225,000 main entries place the WBD in a category all its own, as does, unfortunately, its price and format. Pricing varies whether or not it is purchased with a printed World Book Encyclopedia, but it is still easily the most expensive dictionary in its category. The two-volume format is very cumbersome but unavoidable given the relatively large typeface. The dictionary is included within the CD-ROM version of the encyclopedia, which is available at retail outlets at under $50, but there are, unfortunately, no audio pronunciations for the entries. Although individual users will likely pass over the WBD for a cheaper, one-volume work, libraries should certainly consider this fine set.
From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission. - See more at: http://www.buffalolib.org/vufind ... thash.oA8nBYLR.dpuf

The World Book Dictionary is clear, informative and easy to understand. This dictionary is highly recommended, and is especially helpful for high school and college students in their preparation and writing of research papers and book reports
Key features:
Over 225,000 entries and more than 3,000 illustrations
Contextual examples to clarify and reinforce meanings
A 124-page Guide to Communications offers punctuation and spelling tips; vocabulary lists; outlining, researching and writing guidelines; and information on using different languages
The World Book Dictionary is suitable for grade 4 and up. The set comprises 2 volumes and over 2,500 pages. Size: 8.375'' x 10.875''.
ISBN: 978-0-7166-0204-0 | SKU: 20282 | Copyright: 2011