Containing over 133,000 references and 215,000 translations, this dictionary provides coverage of contemporary vocabulary and usage. Wordlists are complemented by thousands of current constructions and illustrative phrases, with special attention to basic vocabulary items. The user-friendly typographical layout, in which longer entries are paragraphed for ease of reference, enables the user to locate the required information quickly and easily. A clear system for indicating words, which divide the entries into specific areas of meaning, guides the user to the appropriate translation.