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  1. Install GoldenDict
sudo apt-get install goldendict

  1. Install translate-shell https://github.com/soimort/translate-shell#option-1-direct-download

  2. add Google Source as Program

    • open GoldenDict, chose Edit, then click Dictionaries, Programs, Add
    • add following
trans -e google -s en -t zh -show-original y -show-original-phonetics n -show-translation y -no-ansi -show-translation-phonetics n -show-prompt-message n -show-languages n -show-original-dictionary n -show-dictionary n -show-alternatives n "%GDWORD%"
  1. Enable Scan Popup Click Edit, Preferences, Scan Popup

you may want to show popup only when you press shift key

  1. Enjoy it! Force quit and restart
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