plural writings
plural writings
Learner's definition of WRITING
1 [noncount]
a : the activity or work of writing books, poems, stories, etc.写作 -
Writing usually isn't a lucrative career, but it has been very fulfilling for me.写作通常不是一项赚钱的事业,但对我来说它一直使我有成就感。
-
She quit her job in order to concentrate on (her) writing.为了能集中精力写作,她辞去了工作。
-
He teaches creative writing at the university.他在大学教创意写作课。
-
Few people nowadays care about the art of letter writing.如今几乎没有人对书信写作艺术感兴趣了。
b : the way that you use written words to express your ideas or opinions写作方式 -
The novel's plot is okay, but the writing is horrible.这部小说的情节还可以,但是写作方式很糟糕。
-
I asked a friend to critique my writing.我请了一位朋友评论我的写作方式。
-
Her essay was a wonderful piece of writing.她的文章写得很好。
-
She has a unique writing style.她的写作风格很独特。
2
: books, poems, essays, letters, etc.作品;著作 [noncount]
[plural]
3
[noncount] : words, numbers, or symbols that have been written or printed on something(书写或印刷的)文字,数字,符号 -
Can you read the writing on this bottle?你能读懂这瓶子上的字吗?
-
Japanese/Chinese/Arabic writing日语/汉语/阿拉伯语文字
-
hieroglyphics and other early writing systems象形文字和其他早期文字系统
4 [noncount]
a : the activity or skill of forming letters and numbers with a pen, pencil, etc.写;书写 b : the particular way in which someone writes letters and numbers : handwriting笔迹;字迹
in writing
: in the form of a letter or a document以书面形式 -
The agreement needs to be in writing in order for it to be valid.协议必须形成书面文件才有效。
-
If they want to buy the house, make sure you get the offer in writing.如果他们想买这房子,你要确保得到书面出价才行。
the writing is on the wall
or see/read the writing on the wall — see 1wall