American Heritage Dictionary, 5/e

產品特色：

1. 最新改版經典暢銷字典，增列2500個新字彙，包含科學、科技領域，日常生活中的食物、服飾新詞也同樣收錄。
2. 收錄70,000多個單字，並包括同義字及字源的說明。
3. 超過400幅豐富的圖表及實物對照圖片，如化學元素週期表，各國貨幣表，以及動植物圖片。
4. 英文解釋簡單易懂，字典體積大小適中，適合學生攜帶使用。

Book Description
• More than 70,000 entries
• Thoroughly revised and updated
• 2,500 new words and meanings
• More than 400 photographs and illustrations
• Expert guidance on correct usage

YOU ARE YOUR WORDS

The words you use define you. Make the most of them with The American Heritage® Dictionary.

THE FIFTH EDITION FEATURES

Clear definitions written in a style that is accurate and easy to understand
New words and senses in all areas from science and technology to food and clothing
Biographical and geographical entries that identify the people and places you need to know
Useful illustrations that enhance the definitions and make learning easier
Expert guidance on usage based on surveys of the American Heritage® Usage Panel
Etymologies, synonyms, antonyms, and much more

作者簡介：

The Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries and Thesauri are trained lexicographers with a varied array of interests and expertise. Most of the editors hold graduate degrees and have studied at least one foreign language. Several have degrees in linguistics or in the history of the English language. Others have degrees in science or sometimes other disciplines. All the editors familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, collect materials on new developments and usage, and work in association with consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.