Heinemann International Students' Dictionary [antikvár]

' f f-r' 11 T"T" About this dictionary All the words explained in this dictionary are needed to study a wide range of subjects in the curriculum. With the help of computers, a careful analysis was made of vocabulary used in international syllabuses, textbooks and classroom practice, with particular emphasis on science and technology. This is the first dictionary of its kind that is based on this primary research. Because we are aware of students' eagerness to learn and because textbooks can often only deal with syllabus-related facts, we have included encyclopaedic information together with the explanations of meaning and usage, including basic facts related to the word and practical applications, if relevant. This dictionary is therefore ideal for self study. In the text and the illustrations, we have identified and examined important and popular issues and concepts such as the environment, health, energy, evolution, the physical world. We have not neglected the importance of using English well. There is complete information and advice on spelling, grammar and sentence structure, but without the use of any codes, symbols or difficult explanations. The Reference Section at the end of the book provides information of practical use in mathematics, science and English language, as well as facts of general interest. In particular, there is an extremely useful explanation of the way examinations are written, a problem familiar to many teachers and students. There is also an easy and comprehensive explanation of verb tenses and punctuation. The arrangement of the diaionary is clear and obvious so that students need no special training to learn how to obtain the information. There are no difficult abbreviations and the phonetic alphabet is simplified and explained on the last page of the dictionary, for easy reference. ¦I" ¦ , : ' .i' ¦ ; 1|' Contents The dictionary 1-765 Reference Section 1 Weights, measures and time 766 2 Maths and science symbols 768 3 The Periodic Table 771 4 Understanding examination questions 772 5 Punctuation 776 6 Verbs 778 7 Interesting facts 790 8 Speaking English 792 Pronunciation guide and Abbreviations 794