Chapter 9 English Dictionary 英语词汇学 教学课件.pptVIP

Chapter Nine English Dictionary Introduction Dictionary for English-speaking people is a book which presents in alphabetical order the words of English, with information as to their spelling, pronunciation , meaning usage, rules of grammar, and in some, their etymology. It is closely related to lexicology, which deals with the same problems: the form, meaning, usage and origins of vocabulary units. different types of English dictionaries, their contents and characteristics and use of dictionaries. Types of Dictionaries Monolingual Dictionaries Bilingual Dictionaries Linguistic Dictionaries Encyclopedic Dictionaries Unabridged Dictionaries Desk Dictionaries Pocket Dictionaries Specialized Dictionaries Content of the Dictionary Spelling Pronunciation Definition Usage Grammar Usage notes and language notes Etymological information Supplementary matter Use of the Dictionary To use the dictionary to the full, one needs to following steps: Read the contents page to find out quickly what information is included in the dictionary because this page usually provides a detailed list of the content, including supplementary matter. Read the guide to the use of the dictionary, where the compilers explain in detail how use the dictionary. Monolingual dictionaries Monolingual dictionaries are written in one language. That is the headword or entries are defined and illustrated in the same language. The monolingual dictionary is rather a late development because the earliest dictionaries were all bilingual. The target population of monolingual dictionaries are general native speakers or second language and foreign learners who have reached the intermediate and advanced stages. LDCE and CCELD published in Britain are both monolingual dictionaries. Bilingual dictionaries Bilingual dictionaries involve two languages. The main entries are generally defined or explained in the same language with translations as Oxford Advanced learner’s Dictionary of Current English with