商品簡介
This dictionary consists of about 2,000 interesting words or phrases that are considered by the author to be remarkable, not too common or rare, and not too familiar or unusual, presented to improve the reader's vocabulary. Slang, foreign language, scholarly, science, and other terms are included, with entries in alphabetical order. Examples of terms: sobriquet, polyglot, positivism, mugwump, ipso facto, chicanery, and zaftig. Entries contain a definition, pronunciation, and usage in four sample sentences, as well as synonyms, antonyms, and etymology, when applicable. The book is aimed at students, professionals, and anyone interested in the English language. Fleming is the author of The War of All Against All: An Analysis of Conflict in Society. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
John Fleming is the author of The War of All Against All: An Analysis of Conflict in Society. His academic interests include linguistics, sociology, and English and American literature.
