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Chapter One Introduction
1.1 The nature of dictionary definition
1.2.The defining principles of MDMAL
1.3 What is a monolingual learner's dictionary
1.4 Prior studies and the aim of this thesis
Chapter Two The Two Major defining Styles of MDMAL
2.1 Phrasal definitions
2.2 Strong points of phrasal definitions
2.3 Sentence definitions
2.4 Merits of sentence defining
2.5 Summary
Chapter Three Critical views on MDMAL defining Styles
3.1 Theoretical Preparation
3.2 Defects of microstructure in MDMAL
3.3 Other common defects in current MDMAL
3.4 Defects of sentence definitions
3.4 Defects of macrostructure in MDMAL
3.6 Summary
Chapter Four Some approaches to refinement of MDMAL definitions
4.1 A possible new style of definition
4.2 Computer assistance in definition refinement
4.3 Cognitive approach to refinement of definitions of MDMAL
4.4 Prototype theory
4.5 Metaphorical theory and its use in MDMAL definitions
4.6.Summary
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Summary of the present study
5.2 Implications for further study and limitations of this thesis
APPENDICE
References
Acknowledgements