English Dictionary

encyclopedia

/ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/

noun

A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.

I found a fascinating article in the encyclopedia.

意味（1）

A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.

I only use the library for the encyclopedia, as we’ve got most other books here.

意味（2）

(dated) The circle of arts and sciences; a comprehensive summary of knowledge, or of a branch of knowledge.