compendium
Significado: A comprehensive collection of concise but detailed information on a particular subject, often in the form of a book.
A compendium gathers essential information into a single, accessible volume. It differs from an encyclopaedia in being more focused and selective. In British English, 'compendium' can also refer to a collection of board games sold together in one box. The plural is 'compendia' (Latin) or 'compendiums.'
Ejemplos
- The Oxford Compendium of Philosophy is an indispensable reference for students. 《牛津哲学纲要》是学生不可或缺的参考书。El Compendio Oxford de Filosofía es una referencia indispensable para los estudiantes.オックスフォード哲学要覧は学生にとって不可欠な参考文献である。옥스퍼드 철학 편람은 학생들에게 필수적인 참고 문헌이다.
- She compiled a compendium of traditional remedies used across rural communities. 她编纂了一部收录各农村社区传统疗法的汇编。Compiló un compendio de remedios tradicionales utilizados en las comunidades rurales.彼女は農村コミュニティで使われてきた伝統的な民間療法の要覧を編纂した。그녀는 농촌 지역사회에서 사용되어 온 전통 민간요법의 편람을 편찬했다.
- The museum shop sells a compendium of classic board games. 博物馆商店出售一套经典桌游合集。La tienda del museo vende un compendio de juegos de mesa clásicos.博物館のショップでは古典的なボードゲームのコンペンディアムを販売している。박물관 매장에서는 고전 보드게임 컴펜디엄을 판매하고 있다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, media
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin compendium (a saving, abbreviation), from compendere (to weigh together), from com- (together) + pendere (to weigh). Entered English in the 16th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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