【答案解析】
In recent years electronic dictionaries have become very popular as a study aid among students.
Compared with a traditional dictionary, this kind of new dictionary has many advantages. First , in comparison with a traditional dictionary, it is obviously very handy and convenient. Besides , due to its multifunction, it is also very helpful. It can not only translate words from English to Chinese, but vise versa. Some even can teach a learner how to pronounce a word. Most important of all , most of the entries in electronic dictionaries are comparatively updated.
On the other hand, an electronic dictionary has its disadvantages . To begin with , the definitions in the entries are very limited. In addition , there are not enough explanations, patterns, or examples to illustrate the correct usage of a word. Last but not least , constant use of this study aid makes people too much attached to the dictionary and become lazy, which will lead them to form a passive and lazy attitude towards learning.
As far as I am concerned , we should use it properly and should have a good English dictionary at hand and treat the electronic one as a makeshift (权宜之计), when necessary.