writing
n
1 [U] activity or occupation of writing (esp books) 写; 书写; 写作; 写作的职业
She doesn't earn much from her writing. 她写作得到的收入不多.
Writing is a solitary pastime. 写作是独自一人的消遣.
[attrib 作定语]
writing materials, eg pens, paper, ink 书写用具(如钢笔、 纸、 墨水).
2 [U] written or printed words 书写的或印刷的文字
There is some writing on the other side of the page. 这一页的反面有些字.
The writing on the stone was very faint. 这块石头上的字迹很模糊.
3 [U] style of written material 文风
He is admired for the elegance of his writing. 他文风高雅令人钦佩.
4 [U] way in which a person forms letters when writing; handwriting (个人的)字迹; 笔迹
I can never read your writing. 我怎麽也看不明白你的笔迹.5 writings [pl]
works of an author or on a subject 某作家的著作; 某专题的著作
the writings of Dickens 狄更斯的作品
It is frequently mentioned in the poetic writings of the period. 在那个时期的诗作中经常提到这一点.6 (idm 习语) in `writing in written form, esp in a document or contract 以书面形式(尤指文件或合同的)
You must get his agreement in writing. 你必须得到他书面的同意. the ,writing (is) on the `wall (there are) clear signs that warn of failure, disaster or defeat (有)失败、 灾祸或覆灭的清楚的徵兆
The writing is on the wall for the local football club
bankruptcy seems certain. 这个本地足球俱乐部厄难临头: 似乎已无法维持下去.
Today there are special kindergartens for Maori children, and the Maori language is now taught in more and more schools.
如今已有专门为毛利儿童而设的幼儿园,而且在越来越多的学校里讲授毛利语。
The death of Gandhi gave India a chance to mourn and express how he had become father to all Indians. Millions watched the slow march that took his body through the capital.
maten. (工人间的)伙伴,同事,老兄,老弟〔工人,水手间的亲密称呼〕;配偶〔男女任何一方〕,动物之偶(尤指鸟类),(一对中的)一只,配对物;[医学](军医等的)助手;[航海](商船的)大副,驾驶员;
vt.& vi. (使)成为配偶;(使)交配;(一对动物或鸟)交配;交尾(~ with sth);