stringio.c

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/* A simple dictionary */
# include <stdio.h>
# include <string.h>
# include <ctype.h>

char *dic[][40] = {
	"luster", "A bright shine on the surface.",
	"disgrase", "Loss of honor and respect.",
	"glamour", "Strong attraction.",
	"tomb", "The place where a dead person is buried.",
	"garbage", "Unwanted or spoiled food.",
	"bliss", "Great happiness or joy.",
	"commend", "Speak favorably of.",
	" ", " "    /* null end the list */
};

void main()
{
	char word[80], ch;
	char **point;    /* 定义一个二维指针 */

	do{
		puts("Please enter a word: ");
		scanf("%s", word);

		/* 将二维数组首地址赋给二维指针p */
		point = (char **)dic;    

		/* 察看字典中是否存在输入的单词 */
		do{
			if(!strcmp(*point, word))
			{
				puts("The meaning of the word is: ");
				puts(*(point+1));
				break;
			}
			if(!strcmp(*point, word))
				break;
			point = point + 2;
		} while(*point);

		if(!*point)
			puts("The word is not in dictionary.");

		printf("Another? (y/n):");
		scanf("%c%*c", &ch);  /* %*c表示scanf()读入该区域，但不向任何变量赋值 */
	} while(toupper(ch)!='N');
}