encyclopaedia
🇬🇧 UK/enˌsaɪkləʊ'pi:djə/🇺🇸 US/en,saiklәu'pi:diә/
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Definitions
n.
A reference work, often in multiple volumes, covering a wide range of subjects or a particular field.
百科全书
🧩 Root Breakdown
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Example Sentences
- 1.
The encyclopedia contains articles on thousands of topics.
- 2.
He consulted the encyclopedia to verify the historical fact.