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百科全书, 百科辞典
a book or set of books that contains information on all branches of knowledge, or a particular branch of knowledge, typically arranged alphabetically by article title
An encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work that provides detailed information on a wide range of topics. It is organized alphabetically or thematically and offers entries on various subjects, including history, science, culture, and more. Encyclopedias aim to provide reliable and accurate information, often written by experts in each field. They can be published in multiple volumes or as a single volume and are used for research, study, and general knowledge.
- She spent hours researching the history of ancient Egypt in the encyclopedia, fascinated by the details of the civilization.
她花了几个小时在百科全书中研究古埃及的历史，被文明的细节所吸引。
- The encyclopedia provided a wealth of information on various topics, from science to art.
百科全书提供了从科学到艺术等各种主题的丰富信息。
- Many households once relied on physical encyclopedias as a primary source of general knowledge.
许多家庭曾依赖实体百科全书作为通识的主要来源。
- For her school project, she consulted several volumes of the encyclopedia to gather relevant information.
为了她的学校项目，她查阅了百科全书的几卷以收集相关信息。
- In the library, the encyclopedia was kept on a special shelf, easily accessible for students working on their projects.
在图书馆里，百科全书被放在一个特殊的书架上，方便做项目的学生取用。