lexicography

IPA/ˌleksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/
IPA/ˌleksɪˈkɑːɡrəfi/

lexicography — 名詞

1. the work of researching, defining, and arranging the words of a language into a

1.名詞C1
釋義

詞典編纂

研究、編寫與編輯詞典的工作或學科

the work of researching, defining, and arranging the words of a language into a dictionary or other reference book on words

例句

Quan spent ten years studying lexicography before joining the Oxford English Dictionary team.

Quan 花了十年時間學習詞典編纂，之後才加入牛津英語詞典團隊。

lexicography + joining [institution] for career path

The university introduced a master's programme in lexicography for students interested in dictionary publishing.

這所大學為對詞典出版感興趣的學生開設了詞典編纂碩士課程。

programme in lexicography (academic discipline)

常見搭配
  • study lexicography
  • work in lexicography
  • modern lexicography
  • lexicography programme
  • lexicography involves
同義詞
  • dictionary-making

    less formal; used in everyday contexts rather than academic discussion

  • lexicology

    NOT a synonym — frequently confused; lexicology is the theoretical study of words, not the practical craft of compiling dictionaries

文法句型

lexicography is uncountable; used without 'a' or plural form

用法筆記

Lexicography is an uncountable noun — it is not used with 'a' or in the plural form ('lexicographies'). To refer to a single published work, use 'dictionary' or 'wordbook' instead.

常見錯誤

I bought a new lexicography.
I bought a new dictionary.
'lexicography' is the process or profession of making dictionaries, not the book itself.
She studies lexicography, which means she studies the history of words.
She studies lexicology, which is the study of the history and meaning of words.
'lexicography' is the practical work of compiling dictionaries, while 'lexicology' is the academic study of words and their origins.

同根字

  • lexicographer
    名詞C1
  • lexicographic
    形容詞C1
  • lexicographical
    形容詞C1
  • lexicographically
    副詞C2

常見搭配

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常用片語

  • the study of lexicography
  • work in lexicography

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