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The Optimized Model of Sense Ordering for ESL Dictionaries

Author: GaoZuoYing
Tutor: ShengPeiLin
School: Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Course: Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Keywords: Sense arrangement Prototype theory Guide words Senses Menu Optimization mode
CLC: H316
Type: Master's thesis
Year: 2008
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Abstract

Most natural polysemy words are to exist in the form of polysemy is an integral part of any kind of language phenomena . Since polysemy a way in which in the dictionary are arranged directly related to the efficiency of the user dictionary , thereby affecting the polysemy acquisition, therefore sense arrangement is considered lexicography microstructure of a key . Lexicographer dictionary in the codification process usually follows three traditional arrangement of meanings , ie historical order , logical order , and according to frequency of use. Three types of alignment have advantages and disadvantages : either focus on facilitating retrieval while ignoring the intrinsic link between meanings ; or focus reflects the links between meanings gave users access difficult , so be improved. Twenty mid-1970s by the American psychologist Rosch 's prototype theory in linguistic research fields has been widely used, especially in the analysis of meaning , reflecting the ambiguous meaning linkages between items , which play an important role. According to prototype theory , semantic concepts with people structural and conceptual structure formation process has a direct relationship , scope and boundaries between categories are blurred , the contents of each member of a category 's position is uneven , some areas of a typical member of the some atypical member . More than one meaning in all senses of the word corresponding meaning areas can be considered as a collection of one of the main meanings as a typical member of the category , and the remaining members of meanings as atypical . This thesis full advantage of this new theory of cognitive semantics research study how the learning will be a dictionary word of many meanings reasonable arrangement to facilitate the users to retrieve the dictionary while helping language learners for effective acquisition polysemy . In addition , this study also draws using guide words , guide words are usually in the form of a word or phrase appears , fill in the summary before each prototype meanings core meaning of the Senses . Users can consult them without reading through the entire meanings , just read the guide words , you can synoptic . In addition, the same word is both noun and verb meanings between different parts of speech through the introduction of righteousness item menu establish contact . Finally, in order to charge and cut two words , for example, to design the most optimal sense arrangement mode.

The Optimized Model of Sense Ordering for ESL Dictionaries

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