guide word

• 印在词典、百科全书或其他参考书页眉处的词，标示该页的第一条或最后一条条目，帮助用户快速查找信息。

A word printed at the top of a page in a dictionary, encyclopedia, or other reference work, indicating the first or last entry on that page to help users locate information quickly.

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   A word printed at the top of a page in a dictionary or reference book to indicate the first or last entry on that page.

   引导词

   • The guide word at the top of the page helped me find 'guitar' quickly.
   • In the dictionary, the guide words show the range of entries on that page.
   • Look at the guide words to see if your word is on this page.