| Brief Description: | The Essence English-Korean Dictionary along with its companion volume, the Essence Korean-English Dictionary , was chosen as the best in quality and most comprehensive in scope for English speaking people to be published in the United States of America. These dictionaries have enjoyed such a superior reception in Korea, it would be fair to say that almost everyone in Korea has grown up with them.
Since its first publication in 1971, the Essence English-Korean Dictionary has been revised and expanded seven times to meet the ever growing demands of an evolving language as technology, society and culture continue to advance.
As a result, this volume is suitable not only for Korean language students but also for professionals in various fields such as business, economics, science, technology, literature, education, politics, diplomacy, etc. Whether for an academic, government or public library, it is an essential part of any contemporary education.
A single English word can sometimes be translated into many different meanings in Korean, each with its own nuance. To assist in adequate translation, sample sentences are provided in practical situations. Frequently used terms are highlighted in red and British English is indicated when it differs from American English in spelling.
It contains more than 142,000 entries including many new professional and scientific terminologies. There are extensive appendices and illustrations such as a table of irregular verbs and comparisons of measurements among others. The deluxe American edition is the eight edition. Bound in leather for durability and easy handling, the one volume includes 3,232 pages. |
