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Offering the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary and based on evidence from the Oxford English Corpus, a unique databank with hundreds of millions of words of English, the it provides 90,000 words, phrases, and definitions. Definitions are given in a clear, simple style, avoiding technical language, and are easy to understand. There are also hundreds of notes on spelling and grammar.The center section gives guidance on the use of good English, with sections on spelling, punctuation, word classes, and word formation.

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A new edition of the popular Oxford Children's Dictionary, ideal for homework help with updated text and a new supplement on punctuation, grammar and spelling. Features Over 30,000 words, clear meanings, and age-appropriate examples Uses the Oxford Children's Corpus - a huge database of writing for children - to make this dictionary ideal for homework help Interesting word facts to are given at each letter opener New supplement gives help with spelling, punctuation and grammar in real writing Illustrations throughout Suitable for: Children aged 8+, for home and school

Составитель Отдел по составлению словарей китайского языка; ООО «Сычуаньское лексикографическое издательство» Словарь содержит 1475 самых распространенных иероглифов с синонимами, антонимами и близкими по значению словами. Словарь будет полезен для всех, кто изучает китайский язык.

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