2011版牛津词典收录多条网络热词
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Retweet, sexting and cyberbullying may be meaningless to some but they are among a host of new entries appearing in the Concise1 Oxford2 English Dictionary for the first time today.

转发,发送性短信和网络欺凌这几个词也许对某些人来说没有什么意义,但是今天它们却和其他新词条一道首次被收录到《牛津简明英语词典》当中。

But its new centenary edition includes a copy of the 1911 version, which shows Britons thought the words neon(霓虹灯) , petticoat(衬裙) , and 'indecent dance' the Cancan all deserved similar recognition.

The brand-new dictionary contains more than 240,000 words, phrases and definitions, reflecting language used widely in the UK today.

Retweet - to repost or forward a message on Twitter, sexting - the sending of sexually explicit3(明确的,清楚的) photographs or messages via a mobile phone, and woot - used in electronic communication to express elation4 enthusiasm or triumph, all make the book.

Also fashionable Jeggings - tight-fitting stretch trousers for women and the mankini - a brief one-piece bathing garment for men with a T-back, made famous by comedy character Borat, are in.

But the 1911 limited-edition dictionary included with its 2011 counterpart, offers a glimpse into a world where exciting new words included 'marconigram(无线电报) ' - a message sent by Marconi's wireless5 telegraphy system; 'kinematograph' - an apparatus6(装置,设备) producing motion pictures; and 'biplane' - a two-winged aeroplane.

'The 1911 dictionary was a lot smaller than the latest version and is phrased more quaintly7 in some places, but my overriding8 impression of it is how good it was,' Angus Stevenson, an editor of the 12th edition of the dictionary said.

Words from the fashion world of 1911 show how much the world has changed since brothers Henry and George Fowler compiled their first edition in their Guernsey cottage.

It includes 'blouse' - then defined as a workman's loose linen9(亚麻布) or cotton garment - 'frock' - a monk's long gown with loose sleeves and 'petticoat' - a skirt dependent from waist, worn by women, girls and young boys, either externally or beneath gown or frock. Both are additionally defined as women's garments in the current edition.

But it has emerged that new technology and social trends also played a major part in the creation of the first edition in 1911, and some words were considered just as racy(生动的,猥亵的) .



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1 concise dY5yx     
adj.简洁的,简明的
参考例句:
  • The explanation in this dictionary is concise and to the point.这部词典里的释义简明扼要。
  • I gave a concise answer about this.我对于此事给了一个简要的答复。
2 Oxford Wmmz0a     
n.牛津(英国城市)
参考例句:
  • At present he has become a Professor of Chemistry at Oxford.他现在已是牛津大学的化学教授了。
  • This is where the road to Oxford joins the road to London.这是去牛津的路与去伦敦的路的汇合处。
3 explicit IhFzc     
adj.详述的,明确的;坦率的;显然的
参考例句:
  • She was quite explicit about why she left.她对自己离去的原因直言不讳。
  • He avoids the explicit answer to us.他避免给我们明确的回答。
4 elation 0q9x7     
n.兴高采烈,洋洋得意
参考例句:
  • She showed her elation at having finally achieved her ambition.最终实现了抱负,她显得十分高兴。
  • His supporters have reacted to the news with elation.他的支持者听到那条消息后兴高采烈。
5 wireless Rfwww     
adj.无线的;n.无线电
参考例句:
  • There are a lot of wireless links in a radio.收音机里有许多无线电线路。
  • Wireless messages tell us that the ship was sinking.无线电报告知我们那艘船正在下沉。
6 apparatus ivTzx     
n.装置,器械;器具,设备
参考例句:
  • The school's audio apparatus includes films and records.学校的视听设备包括放映机和录音机。
  • They had a very refined apparatus.他们有一套非常精良的设备。
7 quaintly 7kzz9p     
adv.古怪离奇地
参考例句:
  • "I don't see what that's got to do with it,'said the drummer quaintly. “我看不出这和你的事有什么联系,"杜洛埃说道,他感到莫名其妙。 来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹
  • He is quaintly dressed, what a strange one he is. 他一身的奇装异服,真是另类!
8 overriding TmUz3n     
a.最主要的
参考例句:
  • Development is of overriding importance. 发展是硬道理
  • My overriding concern is to raise the standards of state education. 我最关心的是提高国民教育水平。
9 linen W3LyK     
n.亚麻布,亚麻线,亚麻制品;adj.亚麻布制的,亚麻的
参考例句:
  • The worker is starching the linen.这名工人正在给亚麻布上浆。
  • Fine linen and cotton fabrics were known as well as wool.精细的亚麻织品和棉织品像羊毛一样闻名遐迩。
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