Since its publication in 1978, Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English has been a globally renowned English learning dictionary, deeply loved by English learners worldwide and highly recommended by industry experts and celebrities.
This app fully incorporates the authoritative content of the 6th edition (the latest edition) of Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, officially released by Haidi in partnership with Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press.
*** Celebrity Recommendations ***
【Hu Zhuanglin】Senior Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Peking University
This dictionary presents over 230,000 words, phrases and definitions, exceeding the quantity of similar advanced English dictionaries published internationally.
【Lord Quirk】Fellow of the British Academy
The compilers of the 6th edition of Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English adhere to the long-standing tradition of being proficient in analysis and providing ingenious definitions, always maintaining a clear understanding of the changing language and the changing needs of learners.
【Yang Lan】Veteran media person and famous TV host
I remember on the first day of college, the professor told us, "Go and buy a Longman dictionary. It will become your most loyal friend." In my memory, my college reading journey was accompanied by an English dictionary. Students carrying a thermos in one hand and a thick dictionary in the other, walking in a hurry, were one of the loveliest sights on campus.
*** Content Features ***
【Complete Breakthrough of New Concept English Vocabulary】
Longman newly includes the words from New Concept English Books 1 - 4: An authoritative dictionary helps with New Concept English, CET-4/6 and other vocabulary, making it more solid.
From elementary English to fluent English, progress is within reach!
【Simplifying Complexity】
Explain 230,000 word meanings with 2,000 basic words, simple and easy to understand, avoiding circular verification.
【One Dictionary, Multiple Functions】
One dictionary with 6 times the efficacy: Advanced English learning dictionary, vocabulary encyclopedia, grammar encyclopedia, collocation dictionary, synonym dictionary, communication guide; One dictionary, achieving proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and translation.
【Video Micro-lessons】
Invite foreign teachers to record intensive course videos, for vocabulary, grammar, oral expression, pronunciation... Search according to needs of listening, speaking, reading and writing, helping you remember words faster and better, understand grammar and learn to express.
【Comprehensive Word Collection】
Including 230,000 entries, phrases and definitions, ranking first among similar dictionaries.
【Authentic Pronunciation】
Both British and American English native pronunciations for words and examples, helping you learn authentic spoken English.
【Massive Examples】
All 165,000 examples come from the Longman Corpus, with the corpus being原汁原味 and natural.
【Word Frequency Marking】
Highlight the word frequencies of Longman Communicative 9000 words, 6000 high-frequency words, 3000 core words, 1000 common oral/written words, etc. for words, making word learning more targeted and evidence-based.
【Beautiful Illustrations】
Combining pictures with words, helping you remember a series of words with one picture.
【English-Chinese Bilingual / English-English / English-Chinese Switching】
According to your learning preference, you can switch to an English-English dictionary or an English-Chinese dictionary with one click.
【Special Columns】
-- Over 800 grammar columns: Special breakthrough of grammar knowledge points and difficult points.
-- Over 500 collocations: Rich expressions, complete breakthrough in oral and written English.
-- Over 500 register columns: Analyze the usage context of words, learn authentic situational expressions.
-- Over 600 word differentiations: Special breakthrough of easily confused words, learn to use them flexibly.
-- Over 18,000 synonyms, antonyms and related words, fully understand related word meanings, and it's not difficult to select words accurately.
【Daily Columns】
You can customize daily new words, daily differentiations, etc. Every day for 10 minutes, learn new words, read grammar, study differentiations, understand collocations and learn to express, allowing you to learn step by step and accumulate little by little.