cambridge 0.0.24

Cambridge is a terminal version of Cambridge Dictionary. Its dictionary data comes from https://dictionary.cambridge.org.

Cambridge

Cambridge is a terminal version of Cambridge Dictionary. The dictionary data comes from https://dictionary.cambridge.org.

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Look up a word

Look up a phrase

Why This

I'm a terminal person tired of pulling out a dict app or browser, inputting words in the search bar, hitting the search button and waiting the result to render with a bunch of unnecessary static files coming along. Not only time taken is long, but also switching apps back and forth is annoying. So I wrote this console application with features to my satisfaction.

Feature Highlights

1. EASY: Only one positional argument, which can be a word, or a phrase of multiple words.
2. FAST: It usually takes 0.5 ~ 3 secs including the time for webpage fetching, depending on your network speed.
3. NEAT: No unnecessary info, like ads, quizzes, pics, etc.
4. DIRECT: Only the first dictionary that Cambridge Organization displays on its website without too many similar dictionaries making people dizzy as the website does.
5. CONSIDERATE. If not found, a list of related word suggestions will be displayed.

Installation

pip install cambridge

Usage

camb <the word/phrase you want to look up>     # e.g. camb stone
camb <the word/phase with an apostrophe>       # e.g. camb "a stone's throw"
camb <the word/phase with an apostrophe>       # e.g. camb a stone\'s throw
camb -d <the word/phrase you want to look up>  # switch to debug mode to inspect problems if any