《Lesson 11 But What’s Dictionary for》.ppt

Lesson 11 But What’s Dictionary for 1.Background introduction The Third International In content,size,shape,and design,this dictionary of 2,752 pages is the great library of the English language. It has over 460,000 entries, 200,000 usage examples ,over 3.000 pictorial illustrations, and more than 1,000 synonym articles.In a single volume it defines the English lnguage as it is written and spoken today. It is the product of over 200 permanent staff of language experts who specialize in dictionary making, together with a hundred special outside consultants. 27 years and $3.5 million were spent on the preparation and making of the dictionary. A total of 10 million citations were collected as background for definition. This dictionary came out in 1961. The editors of this new edition have held to the three virtues of dictionary making: accuracy, clearness and comprehensiveness. Wherever there is a conflict, accuracy is put first. In striving for clearness the editors have tried to make the definition as readable as possible. Webster’s Third New International Dictionary -- published in 1961 -- In content , size, shape, and design, this dictionary of 2,752 pages is the great library of the English language. It has over 460,000 entries, 200,000 usage examples, over 3,ooo pictorial illustrations, and more than 1,000 synonym articles. ( addition of 100,000 new words or new definitions that were not included in the Second International Dictionary) -- This unabridged Merriam—Webster involved enormous work and money. over 200 permanent staff of language experts who specialize in dictionary making, together with a hundred special outside consultants. -- 27 years -- over $3.5 million were spent on the preparation and making of this dictionary. -- a total of 10 million citations were collected as background for definition. -- three virtues were held for making this new edition: accuracy, clearness, and comprehension. Accuracy always comes fi