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handbook

UK/'hænd,buk/US
IELTSB1

Definitions

n.

A concise reference book on a particular subject

手册,指南

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
handhand, the end part of the arm
+
bookroot
=handbook

hand + book = a book small and handy enough to hold in the hand for quick reference.

Root hand still carries 23 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.employee handbook员工手册
  • 2.student handbook学生手册
  • 3.reference handbook参考手册

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    New staff receive an employee handbook on their first day.

  • 2.

    The travel handbook lists every major museum in the city.

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