『Dic American Heritage English As a Second Language Dictionary』を注文・・・

    夕方、Amazon のサイトで、＜Amerian English Dictionary＞をキーワードにして検索、表示された辞書を一つ一つチェックしました。

    すでに注文している『Oxford American Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus』と『Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus』を内容見本を見比べていましたが、『Oxford American Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus』で十分と判断しました。

    そのとき、ふと目にとまった『Dic American Heritage English As a Second Language Dictionary』・・・、内容説明に、＜Provides a word list and definitions; a simple alphabetic pronunication system; sample sentences and phrases; homonyms, synonyms, prefixes, and suffixes; and grammar information＞とありました。 『American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language』とどのような関係があるのか、調べていましたら、次の文章に遭遇しました。

    The American Heritage(R) English as a Second Language Dictionary is the first of its kind to be based on one of the most respected and authoritative American language dictionaries available. From a rich tradition and specifically designed to meet the needs of ESL students, this resource is a necessity for those who seek to learn and use English as their second language. The up-to-date vocabulary includes 40,000 words and phrases, with special attention given to new business, medical, science, and technology words. Distinctive features include: Authoritative definitions adapted from The American Heritage(R) Dictionary; easy-to-use Alphabet Pronunciation System; abundant sample sentences and phrases; homonyms and synonyms; prefixes and suffixes; phrasal verbs and idioms as separate entries; as well as the most comprehensive coverage of abbreviations and grammar. With word-building notes, usage notes, and 250 photographs and illustrations.

    英語辞書は、実際に使ってみなければ、自分にとって有用な辞書であるかどうかはわかりません。