Publisher's Synopsis
The Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary is the perfect learner's dictionary for exam success. First published as the Cambridge International Dictionary of English, this new edition has been completely updated and redesigned so that it is up-to-date and easy to use. References to over 170,000 words, phrases and examples explained in clear and natural English. All the important new words that have come into the language (e.g. dirty bomb, lairy, jus, 9/11, clickable). Over 200 'Common Learner Error' notes, based on the Cambridge Learner's Corpus from Cambridge ESOL exams. Coloured headwords so that you can find words fast. Idioms index: making long idioms much easier to find. Colour pictures: 16 full page colour pictures that explain groups of words visually. Japanese user guide. Also available on CD-ROM and as a book with CD-ROM.
