Author(s)

Zhang Yu

Corresponding Author

Zhang Yu

Abstract

Various ways are applied in the interpretation of English words, such as giving the definition of a certain word by illustrate its synonyms, or setting up a situation in which vivid symbols or pictures are shown as a detailed explanation which turns abstract to concrete. Factually, English learners have mastered them more or less, but few try to analyze the approaches which are of great use in optimizing expressions, broadening mind, and diversifying the ways to enrich the connotation of a word. Here the author tries to summarize some specific approaches to English word meaning, hoping the experience can be helpful for those who are willing to know more about a single word and change the way we think. Though this paper is not elaborated in an all-round way, at least the aim is clear, namely to provide reference for further study in this realm.

Keywords

Enrich the connotation, Approaches, Broaden mind.