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a dictionary of [language/subject]
表示特定领域的词典时常用此结构。
He bought a dictionary of medical terms.
他买了一本医学术语词典。
词典；字典
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
词典；字典
dictionary
He bought a dictionary of medical terms.
他买了一本医学术语词典。
列出一种或多种语言的单词或名称的参考书,通常按字母顺序排列,解释每个单词的含义或意义,通常还包含词源、发音、用法、语义关系、翻译及其他相关信息
A reference work listing words or names from one or more languages, usually ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meanings or senses, oftentimes also containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, semantic relations, translations, as well as other relevant information.
一本包含按字母顺序排列的单词及其相关信息的参考书
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
按字母顺序排列的特定主题或活动的参考书；字母顺序的百科全书
A reference work on a particular subject or activity in which the entries are arranged alphabetically; an alphabetical encyclopedia.
被视为信息储存库或汇编的个人或事物
A person or thing regarded as a repository or compendium of information.
I checked the spelling of this word in a dictionary.
我在词典里查了这个词的拼写。
The library has many dictionaries in different languages.
图书馆里有很多不同语言的词典。
She opened her dictionary to find the meaning of the new word.
她翻开词典，查找那个生词的意思。
表示特定领域的词典时常用此结构。
He bought a dictionary of medical terms.
他买了一本医学术语词典。
look up是短语动词，宾语可放在up前或后。
I looked the word up in a dictionary.
我在词典里查了这个词。
consult比look up更正式。
If you are unsure, consult a dictionary.
如果你不确定，请查阅词典。
Not this
I need dictionary to look up words.
Use this
I need a dictionary to look up words.
‘dictionary’是可数名词单数，前面需要不定冠词‘a’。
Not this
There are many dictionary in the library.
Use this
There are many dictionaries in the library.
复数形式为‘dictionaries’，而不是‘dictionary’。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
查阅字典
If you don't know the meaning, consult a dictionary.
如果你不知道意思，就查阅字典。
在字典里查单词
She looked up the unfamiliar word in a dictionary.
她在字典里查了那个不认识的单词。
字典定义
The dictionary definition of 'love' is not very romantic.
字典对'爱'的定义并不太浪漫。
在线词典
I prefer using an online dictionary because it's faster.
我更喜欢用在线词典，因为它更快。
袖珍词典
He always carries a pocket dictionary in his bag.
他总是在包里放一本袖珍词典。
字典词条
Each dictionary entry includes pronunciation and examples.
每个字典词条都包含发音和例句。
活字典
My grandmother is a walking dictionary when it comes to classical literature.
我祖母在古典文学方面简直就是一本活字典。
人肉字典
He's a human dictionary; you can ask him the meaning of any word.
他就是个人肉字典，你可以问他任何单词的意思。
词典是唯一一个‘成功’排在‘工作’前面的地方。
I often remind myself that the dictionary is the only place where success comes before work.
我经常提醒自己，词典是唯一一个‘成功’排在‘工作’前面的地方。
我不是词典，我是同义词词典！
When someone asked him the definition of a word, Joey replied, 'I'm not a dictionary, I'm a thesaurus!'
当有人问他一个单词的定义时，乔伊回答说：‘我不是词典，我是同义词词典！’
Use dictionary naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
dict是‘说’的词根，dictionary就是收集词语说法的书，想象一本会说话的书帮你查单词。
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All listed words share the '-ary' ending and are typically pronounced with the same /ɛri/ sound in the final syllable, as in 'dictionary'. However, be cautious: words like 'diary' (/ˈdaɪəri/) also end in '-ary' but are pronounced differently and do not rhyme.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.