Table of Contents
摘要
ABSTRACT
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Online English-Chinese dictionaries
1.2 Purpose and significance
1.3 Research questions
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Typology
2.2 Review of research into online dictionaries
Chapter Three Features of Online English-Chinese Dictionaries
3.1 Retrieval system
3.1.1 Fuzzy searching
3.1.2 Pop-up searching
3.1.3 Camera searching
3.2 Limitless capacity
3.2.1 High searehablity
3.2.2 Large internal storage
3.3 Bottom-up editing
3.4 Speed of renewal and consultation
3.5 High interactivity
3.5.1 Error reposing function
3.5.2 Interactive exercises
3.6 Multimedia presentation
3.6.1 Visual materials
3.6.2 Audio and video materials
Chapter Four Weaknesses of Online English-Chinese Dictionaries
4.1 Inclusion
4.1.1 Inclusion of words for temporary use
4.1.2 Inclusion of phrases
4.1.3 Inclusion of encyclopedic entries
4.1.4 Inclusion of non-words
4.2 Translations of definitions
4.2.1 Mistranslations
4.2.2 Lack of relevant information about headwords
4.2.3 Lack of division between senses
4.3 Illustrative examples with Chinese translations
4.3.1 Atypicality
4.3.2 Redundancy
4.3.3 Mistranslations
4.3.4 Wrong position
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major findings of the thesis
5.2 Limitations and suggestions for future development and research
References
Acknowledgements
声明