编纂

The codification of the laws began in the 1840s.

这些法律的编纂整理始于19世纪40年代。

He has been engaged 10 years on the dictionary.

他从事这本词典的编纂工作已达10年之久。

Why do you discontinue compiling your dictionary? Don´t you think it a pity to give it up when it is nearly completed?

为什么你不继续编纂你的词典 呢 ？功亏一篑，你不觉得可惜 吗 ？

The editor compiles this book with the intent of helping Chinese students of English overcome many difficulties which they may come across in reading.

编者编纂这本书的目的在于帮助学英语的中国学生解决阅读时可能遇到的许多困难。

A lexicographer´s job is to describe the language.

词典编纂者的工作就是对语言加以描述。