Definition of writing in English:

writing

noun ˈrʌɪtɪŋˈraɪdɪŋ

mass noun

1The activity or skill of writing.
parents want schools to concentrate on reading, writing, and arithmetic
家长们希望学校集中培养阅读、写作和算术能力。
Example sentencesExamples
- My writing and reading are not perfect but they are greatly improved.
- It's that the one-week lag between my writing and your reading is eliminated by blogging.
- It's an academic course and there's lots of reading and writing.
- As soon as civilisation invented writing, stories began to be recorded on paper.
- Wouldn't it be fantastic if they could be encouraged to take up reading and writing as well?
- Paul Jane offers a helpful suggestion for those wanting to use Spanish words in their writing.
- Proposal writing is a vital skill that many business owners haven't mastered.
- The foundations laid in basic reading, writing and mathematics will serve them for the rest of their lives.
- Meanwhile, traffic to major news websites spiked - and so did the reading and writing of blogs.
- Her reading, writing and concentration are improving and her diet is virtually back to normal.
- The skill of writing, however, did not become common in the West for hundreds of years.
- Young offenders will improve their reading, writing and numeracy to help them get jobs after they leave custody.
- We wish to assure the public that the teaching, reading and writing of poetry are alive and well at Rio Rancho High School.
- I had wanted to major in creative writing, but was told I could never make a living that way.
- Whilst excelling in architecture James also channelled his creativity into writing and photography.
- I know that my own horizons have been expanded by writing and reading of blogs.
- Anjar looked puzzled, unable to link the act of writing with the printed text on a page.
- I am going to sit here and try to get some reading and writing done before the storm catches up with me.
- She is still a long way from a full recovery, but is making steady improvement in her reading, writing and concentration.
- Reading and writing were the only subjects that Ms. Stacey could teach in Spanish.
- His book is part memoir, part meditation on the processes of reading and writing, and is thoroughly engaging.
1. 1.1 A sequence of letters, words, or symbols marked on a surface.
  字；字迹
  a leather product with gold writing on it
  一件印有金色字迹的皮革制品。
  he asked them to put their complaints in writing
  他要求他们把投诉写下来。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The launches were observed from both sides and have no writing or identification marks on them.
  In cuneiform writing, words are represented by signs incised into clay tablets by a wedge-shaped instrument.
  Constructed to hang on the wall, the works present text in cursive writing, sewn into the silk fabric of the support.
  Chinese writing uses a system of symbols to represent words or concepts rather than sounds and is not directly linked to pronunciation.
  The nameplate is a square, cream, ceramic sign with green writing.
  Mr Shackleton remembered his attacker was wearing a navy blue crew-neck sweater with a badge emblem and red writing on it.
  And the walls were highly decorated with Egyptian writing of stories and what not.
  There is a sign by the door, embedded writing on a gold plate, but she is too far away to read it.
  The gold writing of the pictograph contrasted the blackness of the sword.
2. 1.2 Handwriting.
  笔迹，书法
  his writing looked crabbed
  他的笔迹潦草难辨。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The writing seemed familiar but he couldn't quite put his thumb on whose exactly it was.
  Many of them were written in crayon in David's clumsy writing, with each letter picked out in a colour different from the letter preceding it.
  While jumping into the garment, I read the writing scrawled on the paper.
  Occasionally a writer may vary the slant of her writing, with letters pointing in all directions.
  Some sort of writing had been scrawled over one side, and it looked like some ancient language.
  The only other handwriting that we have been able to identify is the writing on the boards or doors at Mr Wilkins flat.
  He muttered as he reached for his bag and pulled out a yellow legal pad covered in scrawled writing.
  According to the principles of calligraphy, writing should be upright or slanting to the right.
  When she opened the piece of paper written in fancy writing was an invitation addressed to Kelly Wiston.
  The writing seemed oddly familiar, but Sakura couldn't remember who wrote like that.
  At the bottom of the letter was some hand-written writing saying she would like to come to our school.
  As Aidan began to read the letter out, Jordan tore his envelope open and read the scrawled writing.
  In his lap was a Manila folder, Italian writing scribbled all over on various notes and documents.
  He went into the kitchen in hopes to find her only to find a note scribbled in her writing.
  I had known how to read and write that type of writing since I was a little girl.
  Written in red ink, in my father's slanted, tiny writing, were five words, repeated over and over.
  He produced three slightly dirty envelopes with the familiar writing of Jacob Ryan.
  Squinting his eyes Kaerin read a particularly difficult word, the writing slanted and close together to almost look like a lone blob of ink.
  The first word was in Joey's awkward writing, but someone had finished the letter for him.
  Her eyes skimmed the familiar writing and descended knowingly on that one sentence that seemed to haunt her desperately.
  Synonyms
  handwriting, hand, script, penmanship, pen, print, printing, longhand, calligraphy, chirography
  letters
  informal scribble, scrawl, fist
2The activity or occupation of composing text for publication.
著书，写作的职业
she made a decent living from writing
她靠写作过着体面的生活。
Example sentencesExamples
- Speaking for myself, I would say it is possible to make a living out of writing.
- Lawrence's nomadic life supplied him with material for much of his writing and he wrote four travel books of a very personal kind.
- I have not worked at a job for nine years, doing only freelance writing.
- To be a writer you need to learn the tricks and skills to live the life of writing.
- What I wanted to do with writing was to write novels and make money like anybody else.
- I want to pursue a career in writing, hopefully through some form of journalism.
- I don't know about you, but I find it very hard indeed to think of writing as a sensible occupation.
- I'm pretty sure that writing for publication is one of the most arrogant things a human can do.
1. 2.1 Written work, especially with regard to its style or quality.
  （尤指涉及风格或品质的）著作
  the writing is straightforward and accessible
  该作品简单易懂。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He makes this point in his Clarkson style in a brilliant piece of writing for the Sunday Times.
  The characters are fairly horrible yet Thomas coaxes enough style out of his writing to keep the pages turning.
  His writing must contain unlimited implications which appear outside the text.
  At times, Darwin worried that his writing sounded too literary and feared that his metaphors would lead readers astray.
  On top of a good foundation of acting talent, the show was also blessed with quality writing.
  Oh, his writing has a certain style and he can say a simple thing.
  The magazine is notable for the quality of its writing as well as the way it engages the books reviewed.
  But Gee uses this as an excuse to replay some tired stereotypes which undermine the genuine satirical quality of her writing.
  Banerji has a wonderful prose style - her writing is fluid and confident and often extremely imaginative.
  Is this grand sum due to the quality of her writing or the current hunger for Canadian literature?
  Please don't think, by the way, that I object to complex writing or to unusual words or phrases.
  The question came from an editor interested in improving the quality of writing at her newspaper.
  She did praise my writing and presented me with many opportunities to stretch my skills.
  I have always said that unclear writing is a sign of unclear thinking.
  Not to trivialize his work, but one of the reasons I believe his work is so popular is the aphoristic style of his writing.
  There are vast differences of thought and style within classical writing.
  The writing embodies the literary skill of an author who has been publishing for over half a century.
  This fascinating book by the leading authority on its subject is outstanding for the quality of both its writing and its illustrations.
  I hope you enjoy this month's crop of great reading and inspiring writing.
  Dr. Sartor provided wise counsel and a keen eye for quality writing for many years.
2. 2.2writings Books, stories, or other written works.
  作品（指书、故事、文章等）
  the writings of Gertrude Stein
  有人向他介绍了格特鲁德·斯泰因的作品。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Stevenson's Scotland is a collection of the author's writings on his native land.
  I find an echo of this view in the writings of various jurists and commentators on the law.
  Imtiaz has based many of her writings on her childhood experiences in Scotland.
  His spare but passionate writings have been an inspiration to a whole generation.
  It remains an indispensable source for all students of Virginia Woolf's writings.
  An annotated bibliography of his writings on Cornish folklore is also presented.
  Gottlob Frege's writings have had a profound influence on contemporary thought.
  The Jewish prayer book is drawn from the writings of the Jewish people across the ages.
  We know from the writings of Tacitus that the weather in Britain was terrible.
  Chomsky's political writings are littered with violations of these conventions.
  He relates in his writings that he developed some medicines which were almost miraculous cures.
  Evidence concerning Colins's character can be found in the writings of Voltaire.
  There is also a large body of published English writings by non-English authors.
  He left no writings, but his arguments were recorded in many volumes by his pupil Clitomachus.
  In Paris, he was exposed to the modern thought and writings of Bergson and Nietzsche.
  Ficino gave particular consideration to the melancholic temperament in his writings.
  From the writings of Seneca, we know that the Romans spent large sums of money building their baths.
  I never wanted this blog to be a diary - it was supposed to be an outlet for my various writings.
  Dawkins brings his clear and concrete habits of mind to all of his writings.
  His writings are a model of lucidity and a pleasure to read, though he confessed that he was a reluctant writer.
  Synonyms
  compositions, works, oeuvre, opus, books, volumes, publications, titles, tomes
  papers, articles, essays
3. 2.3 The Hagiographa.
  《圣录》，《圣书卷》
  Example sentencesExamples
  When the time comes that these young students and mature scholars become rabbis in Israel and have to prepare Derashot, or sermons, they will surely need to search in Prophets and Writings for texts.
  But there is a secondary history (Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah) included in the Writings.
  Therefore, we place books of the Torah on top of those of the Prophets and Writings, and not vice versa.
  The Hebrew Bible is traditionally divided into three parts: the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings.
  The tripartite division of Jewish tradition into Law, Prophets, and Writings does not favor a midpoint, or at least has not led to a discussion of center, despite the importance of the Torah.

Phrases

the writing is on the wall
《圣录》，《圣书卷》

There are clear signs that something unpleasant or unwelcome is going to happen.
厄运将至，凶兆
the writing was on the wall for the old system
旧制度的厄运将至。
Example sentencesExamples
- But the writing is on the wall: this Macbeth is already done for.
- Obviously, it would be a seismic shift at the New York Stock Exchange, but I think the handwriting is on the wall.
- People are tired of him and it is clear to all of us that the writing is on the wall.
- When the handwriting is on the wall, it's prudent to get your ‘true’ position on the record before anyone thinks you were responsible for the failure.
- The reality is, right now, in Hartlepool, they're worried, they're nervous; and they can see the writing is on the wall.
- When our own ranks are turning against us, the writing is on the wall.
- Since tobacco companies market their product to young people, the handwriting is on the wall in terms of the toll that we can expect if the course continues unchecked.
- However, although the writing is on the wall for the old hospital buildings at Bishopstoke, residents have been given a glimmer of hope in the possibility of rebuilding new services on the site.
- Evidence from one Yorkshire local authority suggests that the writing is on the wall for affordable housing in villages.
- I know nothing has been officially decided yet, but the writing is on the wall and we are looking at an utter disaster for the town.
Synonyms
omen, ill omen, bad omen, portent, sign, indication, presage, warning, forewarning, foreshadowing, forecast, harbinger, augury, threat, menace, signal, hint, straw in the wind

Rhymes

backlighting, lighting, self-righting, sighting, unexciting, uninviting, whiting

Definition of writing in US English:

writing

nounˈraɪdɪŋˈrīdiNG

1The activity or skill of marking coherent words on paper and composing text.
写作；写作技能
parents want schools to concentrate on reading, writing, and arithmetic
家长们希望学校集中培养阅读、写作和算术能力。
Example sentencesExamples
- It's that the one-week lag between my writing and your reading is eliminated by blogging.
- Her reading, writing and concentration are improving and her diet is virtually back to normal.
- She is still a long way from a full recovery, but is making steady improvement in her reading, writing and concentration.
- I am going to sit here and try to get some reading and writing done before the storm catches up with me.
- I know that my own horizons have been expanded by writing and reading of blogs.
- Whilst excelling in architecture James also channelled his creativity into writing and photography.
- The skill of writing, however, did not become common in the West for hundreds of years.
- Young offenders will improve their reading, writing and numeracy to help them get jobs after they leave custody.
- It's an academic course and there's lots of reading and writing.
- The foundations laid in basic reading, writing and mathematics will serve them for the rest of their lives.
- Reading and writing were the only subjects that Ms. Stacey could teach in Spanish.
- We wish to assure the public that the teaching, reading and writing of poetry are alive and well at Rio Rancho High School.
- His book is part memoir, part meditation on the processes of reading and writing, and is thoroughly engaging.
- Wouldn't it be fantastic if they could be encouraged to take up reading and writing as well?
- Paul Jane offers a helpful suggestion for those wanting to use Spanish words in their writing.
- As soon as civilisation invented writing, stories began to be recorded on paper.
- I had wanted to major in creative writing, but was told I could never make a living that way.
- Anjar looked puzzled, unable to link the act of writing with the printed text on a page.
- My writing and reading are not perfect but they are greatly improved.
- Proposal writing is a vital skill that many business owners haven't mastered.
- Meanwhile, traffic to major news websites spiked - and so did the reading and writing of blogs.
1. 1.1 A sequence of letters, words, or symbols marked on paper or some other surface.
  字；字迹
  a leather product with gold writing on it
  一件印有金色字迹的皮革制品。
  Example sentencesExamples
  And the walls were highly decorated with Egyptian writing of stories and what not.
  In cuneiform writing, words are represented by signs incised into clay tablets by a wedge-shaped instrument.
  Constructed to hang on the wall, the works present text in cursive writing, sewn into the silk fabric of the support.
  The gold writing of the pictograph contrasted the blackness of the sword.
  The nameplate is a square, cream, ceramic sign with green writing.
  The launches were observed from both sides and have no writing or identification marks on them.
  There is a sign by the door, embedded writing on a gold plate, but she is too far away to read it.
  Mr Shackleton remembered his attacker was wearing a navy blue crew-neck sweater with a badge emblem and red writing on it.
  Chinese writing uses a system of symbols to represent words or concepts rather than sounds and is not directly linked to pronunciation.
2. 1.2 Handwriting.
  笔迹，书法
  his writing looked crabbed
  他的笔迹潦草难辨。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The writing seemed familiar but he couldn't quite put his thumb on whose exactly it was.
  Squinting his eyes Kaerin read a particularly difficult word, the writing slanted and close together to almost look like a lone blob of ink.
  According to the principles of calligraphy, writing should be upright or slanting to the right.
  When she opened the piece of paper written in fancy writing was an invitation addressed to Kelly Wiston.
  Written in red ink, in my father's slanted, tiny writing, were five words, repeated over and over.
  He produced three slightly dirty envelopes with the familiar writing of Jacob Ryan.
  Some sort of writing had been scrawled over one side, and it looked like some ancient language.
  Her eyes skimmed the familiar writing and descended knowingly on that one sentence that seemed to haunt her desperately.
  In his lap was a Manila folder, Italian writing scribbled all over on various notes and documents.
  As Aidan began to read the letter out, Jordan tore his envelope open and read the scrawled writing.
  I had known how to read and write that type of writing since I was a little girl.
  He muttered as he reached for his bag and pulled out a yellow legal pad covered in scrawled writing.
  Many of them were written in crayon in David's clumsy writing, with each letter picked out in a colour different from the letter preceding it.
  The writing seemed oddly familiar, but Sakura couldn't remember who wrote like that.
  The only other handwriting that we have been able to identify is the writing on the boards or doors at Mr Wilkins flat.
  Occasionally a writer may vary the slant of her writing, with letters pointing in all directions.
  The first word was in Joey's awkward writing, but someone had finished the letter for him.
  He went into the kitchen in hopes to find her only to find a note scribbled in her writing.
  At the bottom of the letter was some hand-written writing saying she would like to come to our school.
  While jumping into the garment, I read the writing scrawled on the paper.
  Synonyms
  handwriting, hand, script, penmanship, pen, print, printing, longhand, calligraphy, chirography
2The activity or occupation of composing text for publication.
著书，写作的职业
she made a decent living from writing
她靠写作过着体面的生活。
Example sentencesExamples
- Lawrence's nomadic life supplied him with material for much of his writing and he wrote four travel books of a very personal kind.
- I want to pursue a career in writing, hopefully through some form of journalism.
- To be a writer you need to learn the tricks and skills to live the life of writing.
- I have not worked at a job for nine years, doing only freelance writing.
- Speaking for myself, I would say it is possible to make a living out of writing.
- What I wanted to do with writing was to write novels and make money like anybody else.
- I'm pretty sure that writing for publication is one of the most arrogant things a human can do.
- I don't know about you, but I find it very hard indeed to think of writing as a sensible occupation.
1. 2.1 Written work, especially with regard to its style or quality.
  （尤指涉及风格或品质的）著作
  the writing is straightforward and accessible
  该作品简单易懂。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Oh, his writing has a certain style and he can say a simple thing.
  The question came from an editor interested in improving the quality of writing at her newspaper.
  His writing must contain unlimited implications which appear outside the text.
  The writing embodies the literary skill of an author who has been publishing for over half a century.
  Not to trivialize his work, but one of the reasons I believe his work is so popular is the aphoristic style of his writing.
  On top of a good foundation of acting talent, the show was also blessed with quality writing.
  Dr. Sartor provided wise counsel and a keen eye for quality writing for many years.
  At times, Darwin worried that his writing sounded too literary and feared that his metaphors would lead readers astray.
  I hope you enjoy this month's crop of great reading and inspiring writing.
  I have always said that unclear writing is a sign of unclear thinking.
  Is this grand sum due to the quality of her writing or the current hunger for Canadian literature?
  The magazine is notable for the quality of its writing as well as the way it engages the books reviewed.
  But Gee uses this as an excuse to replay some tired stereotypes which undermine the genuine satirical quality of her writing.
  There are vast differences of thought and style within classical writing.
  Please don't think, by the way, that I object to complex writing or to unusual words or phrases.
  He makes this point in his Clarkson style in a brilliant piece of writing for the Sunday Times.
  The characters are fairly horrible yet Thomas coaxes enough style out of his writing to keep the pages turning.
  This fascinating book by the leading authority on its subject is outstanding for the quality of both its writing and its illustrations.
  She did praise my writing and presented me with many opportunities to stretch my skills.
  Banerji has a wonderful prose style - her writing is fluid and confident and often extremely imaginative.
2. 2.2writings Books, stories, articles, or other written works.
  作品（指书、故事、文章等）
  he was introduced to the writings of Gertrude Stein
  有人向他介绍了格特鲁德·斯泰因的作品。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Dawkins brings his clear and concrete habits of mind to all of his writings.
  He left no writings, but his arguments were recorded in many volumes by his pupil Clitomachus.
  We know from the writings of Tacitus that the weather in Britain was terrible.
  Stevenson's Scotland is a collection of the author's writings on his native land.
  There is also a large body of published English writings by non-English authors.
  Evidence concerning Colins's character can be found in the writings of Voltaire.
  His writings are a model of lucidity and a pleasure to read, though he confessed that he was a reluctant writer.
  He relates in his writings that he developed some medicines which were almost miraculous cures.
  The Jewish prayer book is drawn from the writings of the Jewish people across the ages.
  I find an echo of this view in the writings of various jurists and commentators on the law.
  An annotated bibliography of his writings on Cornish folklore is also presented.
  Ficino gave particular consideration to the melancholic temperament in his writings.
  In Paris, he was exposed to the modern thought and writings of Bergson and Nietzsche.
  His spare but passionate writings have been an inspiration to a whole generation.
  Chomsky's political writings are littered with violations of these conventions.
  I never wanted this blog to be a diary - it was supposed to be an outlet for my various writings.
  It remains an indispensable source for all students of Virginia Woolf's writings.
  Imtiaz has based many of her writings on her childhood experiences in Scotland.
  From the writings of Seneca, we know that the Romans spent large sums of money building their baths.
  Gottlob Frege's writings have had a profound influence on contemporary thought.
  Synonyms
  compositions, works, oeuvre, opus, books, volumes, publications, titles, tomes
3. 2.3the Writings The Hagiographa.
  《圣录》，《圣书卷》
  Example sentencesExamples
  When the time comes that these young students and mature scholars become rabbis in Israel and have to prepare Derashot, or sermons, they will surely need to search in Prophets and Writings for texts.
  The Hebrew Bible is traditionally divided into three parts: the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings.
  The tripartite division of Jewish tradition into Law, Prophets, and Writings does not favor a midpoint, or at least has not led to a discussion of center, despite the importance of the Torah.
  But there is a secondary history (Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah) included in the Writings.
  Therefore, we place books of the Torah on top of those of the Prophets and Writings, and not vice versa.

Phrases

the writing is on the wall
《圣录》，《圣书卷》

There are clear signs that something unpleasant or unwelcome is going to happen.
厄运将至，凶兆
the writing was on the wall for the old system
旧制度的厄运将至。
Example sentencesExamples
- However, although the writing is on the wall for the old hospital buildings at Bishopstoke, residents have been given a glimmer of hope in the possibility of rebuilding new services on the site.
- When the handwriting is on the wall, it's prudent to get your ‘true’ position on the record before anyone thinks you were responsible for the failure.
- The reality is, right now, in Hartlepool, they're worried, they're nervous; and they can see the writing is on the wall.
- People are tired of him and it is clear to all of us that the writing is on the wall.
- Evidence from one Yorkshire local authority suggests that the writing is on the wall for affordable housing in villages.
- But the writing is on the wall: this Macbeth is already done for.
- When our own ranks are turning against us, the writing is on the wall.
- Obviously, it would be a seismic shift at the New York Stock Exchange, but I think the handwriting is on the wall.
- Since tobacco companies market their product to young people, the handwriting is on the wall in terms of the toll that we can expect if the course continues unchecked.
- I know nothing has been officially decided yet, but the writing is on the wall and we are looking at an utter disaster for the town.
Synonyms
omen, ill omen, bad omen, portent, sign, indication, presage, warning, forewarning, foreshadowing, forecast, harbinger, augury, threat, menace, signal, hint, straw in the wind

in writing
笔迹，书法

In written form, especially as proof of an agreement or grievance.
以书面形式（尤指作为同意或申诉证明）
he asked them to put their complaints in writing
他要求他们把投诉写下来。
Example sentencesExamples
- If you make an agreement with someone, get it in writing, or you could regret it later.
- If you are renting a flat, make sure you meet the landlord and agree on a fixed rent in writing.
- There would be no difficulty if such an agreement were made expressly and in writing.
- I have been considering Michael Wood's legal view, which he kindly gave in writing.
- Despite dozens of calls and letters, she was unable to get the bank to confirm the valuation in writing.
- This Trade Contract may not be varied except by an agreement in writing signed by the parties.
- No date has been given for his ruling, but it will follow final submissions in writing from both sides.
- It is a good idea to provide the information in writing to the proprietor.
- Whatever the case, two Borders clubs later apologised to the player in writing.
- If you are not happy with the outcome of the claim, complain again in writing.

单词	writing
释义	Definition of writing in English: writing noun ˈrʌɪtɪŋˈraɪdɪŋ mass noun 1The activity or skill of writing. parents want schools to concentrate on reading, writing, and arithmetic 家长们希望学校集中培养阅读、写作和算术能力。 Example sentencesExamples My writing and reading are not perfect but they are greatly improved. It's that the one-week lag between my writing and your reading is eliminated by blogging. It's an academic course and there's lots of reading and writing. As soon as civilisation invented writing, stories began to be recorded on paper. Wouldn't it be fantastic if they could be encouraged to take up reading and writing as well? Paul Jane offers a helpful suggestion for those wanting to use Spanish words in their writing. Proposal writing is a vital skill that many business owners haven't mastered. The foundations laid in basic reading, writing and mathematics will serve them for the rest of their lives. Meanwhile, traffic to major news websites spiked - and so did the reading and writing of blogs. Her reading, writing and concentration are improving and her diet is virtually back to normal. The skill of writing, however, did not become common in the West for hundreds of years. Young offenders will improve their reading, writing and numeracy to help them get jobs after they leave custody. We wish to assure the public that the teaching, reading and writing of poetry are alive and well at Rio Rancho High School. I had wanted to major in creative writing, but was told I could never make a living that way. Whilst excelling in architecture James also channelled his creativity into writing and photography. I know that my own horizons have been expanded by writing and reading of blogs. Anjar looked puzzled, unable to link the act of writing with the printed text on a page. I am going to sit here and try to get some reading and writing done before the storm catches up with me. She is still a long way from a full recovery, but is making steady improvement in her reading, writing and concentration. Reading and writing were the only subjects that Ms. Stacey could teach in Spanish. His book is part memoir, part meditation on the processes of reading and writing, and is thoroughly engaging. 1.1 A sequence of letters, words, or symbols marked on a surface. 字；字迹 a leather product with gold writing on it 一件印有金色字迹的皮革制品。 he asked them to put their complaints in writing 他要求他们把投诉写下来。 Example sentencesExamples The launches were observed from both sides and have no writing or identification marks on them. In cuneiform writing, words are represented by signs incised into clay tablets by a wedge-shaped instrument. Constructed to hang on the wall, the works present text in cursive writing, sewn into the silk fabric of the support. Chinese writing uses a system of symbols to represent words or concepts rather than sounds and is not directly linked to pronunciation. The nameplate is a square, cream, ceramic sign with green writing. Mr Shackleton remembered his attacker was wearing a navy blue crew-neck sweater with a badge emblem and red writing on it. And the walls were highly decorated with Egyptian writing of stories and what not. There is a sign by the door, embedded writing on a gold plate, but she is too far away to read it. The gold writing of the pictograph contrasted the blackness of the sword. 1.2 Handwriting. 笔迹，书法 his writing looked crabbed 他的笔迹潦草难辨。 Example sentencesExamples The writing seemed familiar but he couldn't quite put his thumb on whose exactly it was. Many of them were written in crayon in David's clumsy writing, with each letter picked out in a colour different from the letter preceding it. While jumping into the garment, I read the writing scrawled on the paper. Occasionally a writer may vary the slant of her writing, with letters pointing in all directions. Some sort of writing had been scrawled over one side, and it looked like some ancient language. The only other handwriting that we have been able to identify is the writing on the boards or doors at Mr Wilkins flat. He muttered as he reached for his bag and pulled out a yellow legal pad covered in scrawled writing. According to the principles of calligraphy, writing should be upright or slanting to the right. When she opened the piece of paper written in fancy writing was an invitation addressed to Kelly Wiston. The writing seemed oddly familiar, but Sakura couldn't remember who wrote like that. At the bottom of the letter was some hand-written writing saying she would like to come to our school. As Aidan began to read the letter out, Jordan tore his envelope open and read the scrawled writing. In his lap was a Manila folder, Italian writing scribbled all over on various notes and documents. He went into the kitchen in hopes to find her only to find a note scribbled in her writing. I had known how to read and write that type of writing since I was a little girl. Written in red ink, in my father's slanted, tiny writing, were five words, repeated over and over. He produced three slightly dirty envelopes with the familiar writing of Jacob Ryan. Squinting his eyes Kaerin read a particularly difficult word, the writing slanted and close together to almost look like a lone blob of ink. The first word was in Joey's awkward writing, but someone had finished the letter for him. Her eyes skimmed the familiar writing and descended knowingly on that one sentence that seemed to haunt her desperately. Synonyms handwriting, hand, script, penmanship, pen, print, printing, longhand, calligraphy, chirography letters informal scribble, scrawl, fist 2The activity or occupation of composing text for publication. 著书，写作的职业 she made a decent living from writing 她靠写作过着体面的生活。 Example sentencesExamples Speaking for myself, I would say it is possible to make a living out of writing. Lawrence's nomadic life supplied him with material for much of his writing and he wrote four travel books of a very personal kind. I have not worked at a job for nine years, doing only freelance writing. To be a writer you need to learn the tricks and skills to live the life of writing. What I wanted to do with writing was to write novels and make money like anybody else. I want to pursue a career in writing, hopefully through some form of journalism. I don't know about you, but I find it very hard indeed to think of writing as a sensible occupation. I'm pretty sure that writing for publication is one of the most arrogant things a human can do. 2.1 Written work, especially with regard to its style or quality. （尤指涉及风格或品质的）著作 the writing is straightforward and accessible 该作品简单易懂。 Example sentencesExamples He makes this point in his Clarkson style in a brilliant piece of writing for the Sunday Times. The characters are fairly horrible yet Thomas coaxes enough style out of his writing to keep the pages turning. His writing must contain unlimited implications which appear outside the text. At times, Darwin worried that his writing sounded too literary and feared that his metaphors would lead readers astray. On top of a good foundation of acting talent, the show was also blessed with quality writing. Oh, his writing has a certain style and he can say a simple thing. The magazine is notable for the quality of its writing as well as the way it engages the books reviewed. But Gee uses this as an excuse to replay some tired stereotypes which undermine the genuine satirical quality of her writing. Banerji has a wonderful prose style - her writing is fluid and confident and often extremely imaginative. Is this grand sum due to the quality of her writing or the current hunger for Canadian literature? Please don't think, by the way, that I object to complex writing or to unusual words or phrases. The question came from an editor interested in improving the quality of writing at her newspaper. She did praise my writing and presented me with many opportunities to stretch my skills. I have always said that unclear writing is a sign of unclear thinking. Not to trivialize his work, but one of the reasons I believe his work is so popular is the aphoristic style of his writing. There are vast differences of thought and style within classical writing. The writing embodies the literary skill of an author who has been publishing for over half a century. This fascinating book by the leading authority on its subject is outstanding for the quality of both its writing and its illustrations. I hope you enjoy this month's crop of great reading and inspiring writing. Dr. Sartor provided wise counsel and a keen eye for quality writing for many years. 2.2writings Books, stories, or other written works. 作品（指书、故事、文章等） the writings of Gertrude Stein 有人向他介绍了格特鲁德·斯泰因的作品。 Example sentencesExamples Stevenson's Scotland is a collection of the author's writings on his native land. I find an echo of this view in the writings of various jurists and commentators on the law. Imtiaz has based many of her writings on her childhood experiences in Scotland. His spare but passionate writings have been an inspiration to a whole generation. It remains an indispensable source for all students of Virginia Woolf's writings. An annotated bibliography of his writings on Cornish folklore is also presented. Gottlob Frege's writings have had a profound influence on contemporary thought. The Jewish prayer book is drawn from the writings of the Jewish people across the ages. We know from the writings of Tacitus that the weather in Britain was terrible. Chomsky's political writings are littered with violations of these conventions. He relates in his writings that he developed some medicines which were almost miraculous cures. Evidence concerning Colins's character can be found in the writings of Voltaire. There is also a large body of published English writings by non-English authors. He left no writings, but his arguments were recorded in many volumes by his pupil Clitomachus. In Paris, he was exposed to the modern thought and writings of Bergson and Nietzsche. Ficino gave particular consideration to the melancholic temperament in his writings. From the writings of Seneca, we know that the Romans spent large sums of money building their baths. I never wanted this blog to be a diary - it was supposed to be an outlet for my various writings. Dawkins brings his clear and concrete habits of mind to all of his writings. His writings are a model of lucidity and a pleasure to read, though he confessed that he was a reluctant writer. Synonyms compositions, works, oeuvre, opus, books, volumes, publications, titles, tomes papers, articles, essays 2.3 The Hagiographa. 《圣录》，《圣书卷》 Example sentencesExamples When the time comes that these young students and mature scholars become rabbis in Israel and have to prepare Derashot, or sermons, they will surely need to search in Prophets and Writings for texts. But there is a secondary history (Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah) included in the Writings. Therefore, we place books of the Torah on top of those of the Prophets and Writings, and not vice versa. The Hebrew Bible is traditionally divided into three parts: the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings. The tripartite division of Jewish tradition into Law, Prophets, and Writings does not favor a midpoint, or at least has not led to a discussion of center, despite the importance of the Torah. Phrases the writing is on the wall 《圣录》，《圣书卷》 There are clear signs that something unpleasant or unwelcome is going to happen. 厄运将至，凶兆 the writing was on the wall for the old system 旧制度的厄运将至。 Example sentencesExamples But the writing is on the wall: this Macbeth is already done for. Obviously, it would be a seismic shift at the New York Stock Exchange, but I think the handwriting is on the wall. People are tired of him and it is clear to all of us that the writing is on the wall. When the handwriting is on the wall, it's prudent to get your ‘true’ position on the record before anyone thinks you were responsible for the failure. The reality is, right now, in Hartlepool, they're worried, they're nervous; and they can see the writing is on the wall. When our own ranks are turning against us, the writing is on the wall. Since tobacco companies market their product to young people, the handwriting is on the wall in terms of the toll that we can expect if the course continues unchecked. However, although the writing is on the wall for the old hospital buildings at Bishopstoke, residents have been given a glimmer of hope in the possibility of rebuilding new services on the site. Evidence from one Yorkshire local authority suggests that the writing is on the wall for affordable housing in villages. I know nothing has been officially decided yet, but the writing is on the wall and we are looking at an utter disaster for the town. Synonyms omen, ill omen, bad omen, portent, sign, indication, presage, warning, forewarning, foreshadowing, forecast, harbinger, augury, threat, menace, signal, hint, straw in the wind Rhymes backlighting, lighting, self-righting, sighting, unexciting, uninviting, whiting noun.1 phr. Definition of writing in US English: writing nounˈraɪdɪŋˈrīdiNG 1The activity or skill of marking coherent words on paper and composing text. 写作；写作技能 parents want schools to concentrate on reading, writing, and arithmetic 家长们希望学校集中培养阅读、写作和算术能力。 Example sentencesExamples It's that the one-week lag between my writing and your reading is eliminated by blogging. Her reading, writing and concentration are improving and her diet is virtually back to normal. She is still a long way from a full recovery, but is making steady improvement in her reading, writing and concentration. I am going to sit here and try to get some reading and writing done before the storm catches up with me. I know that my own horizons have been expanded by writing and reading of blogs. Whilst excelling in architecture James also channelled his creativity into writing and photography. The skill of writing, however, did not become common in the West for hundreds of years. Young offenders will improve their reading, writing and numeracy to help them get jobs after they leave custody. It's an academic course and there's lots of reading and writing. The foundations laid in basic reading, writing and mathematics will serve them for the rest of their lives. Reading and writing were the only subjects that Ms. Stacey could teach in Spanish. We wish to assure the public that the teaching, reading and writing of poetry are alive and well at Rio Rancho High School. His book is part memoir, part meditation on the processes of reading and writing, and is thoroughly engaging. Wouldn't it be fantastic if they could be encouraged to take up reading and writing as well? Paul Jane offers a helpful suggestion for those wanting to use Spanish words in their writing. As soon as civilisation invented writing, stories began to be recorded on paper. I had wanted to major in creative writing, but was told I could never make a living that way. Anjar looked puzzled, unable to link the act of writing with the printed text on a page. My writing and reading are not perfect but they are greatly improved. Proposal writing is a vital skill that many business owners haven't mastered. Meanwhile, traffic to major news websites spiked - and so did the reading and writing of blogs. 1.1 A sequence of letters, words, or symbols marked on paper or some other surface. 字；字迹 a leather product with gold writing on it 一件印有金色字迹的皮革制品。 Example sentencesExamples And the walls were highly decorated with Egyptian writing of stories and what not. In cuneiform writing, words are represented by signs incised into clay tablets by a wedge-shaped instrument. Constructed to hang on the wall, the works present text in cursive writing, sewn into the silk fabric of the support. The gold writing of the pictograph contrasted the blackness of the sword. The nameplate is a square, cream, ceramic sign with green writing. The launches were observed from both sides and have no writing or identification marks on them. There is a sign by the door, embedded writing on a gold plate, but she is too far away to read it. Mr Shackleton remembered his attacker was wearing a navy blue crew-neck sweater with a badge emblem and red writing on it. Chinese writing uses a system of symbols to represent words or concepts rather than sounds and is not directly linked to pronunciation. 1.2 Handwriting. 笔迹，书法 his writing looked crabbed 他的笔迹潦草难辨。 Example sentencesExamples The writing seemed familiar but he couldn't quite put his thumb on whose exactly it was. Squinting his eyes Kaerin read a particularly difficult word, the writing slanted and close together to almost look like a lone blob of ink. According to the principles of calligraphy, writing should be upright or slanting to the right. When she opened the piece of paper written in fancy writing was an invitation addressed to Kelly Wiston. Written in red ink, in my father's slanted, tiny writing, were five words, repeated over and over. He produced three slightly dirty envelopes with the familiar writing of Jacob Ryan. Some sort of writing had been scrawled over one side, and it looked like some ancient language. Her eyes skimmed the familiar writing and descended knowingly on that one sentence that seemed to haunt her desperately. In his lap was a Manila folder, Italian writing scribbled all over on various notes and documents. As Aidan began to read the letter out, Jordan tore his envelope open and read the scrawled writing. I had known how to read and write that type of writing since I was a little girl. He muttered as he reached for his bag and pulled out a yellow legal pad covered in scrawled writing. Many of them were written in crayon in David's clumsy writing, with each letter picked out in a colour different from the letter preceding it. The writing seemed oddly familiar, but Sakura couldn't remember who wrote like that. The only other handwriting that we have been able to identify is the writing on the boards or doors at Mr Wilkins flat. Occasionally a writer may vary the slant of her writing, with letters pointing in all directions. The first word was in Joey's awkward writing, but someone had finished the letter for him. He went into the kitchen in hopes to find her only to find a note scribbled in her writing. At the bottom of the letter was some hand-written writing saying she would like to come to our school. While jumping into the garment, I read the writing scrawled on the paper. Synonyms handwriting, hand, script, penmanship, pen, print, printing, longhand, calligraphy, chirography 2The activity or occupation of composing text for publication. 著书，写作的职业 she made a decent living from writing 她靠写作过着体面的生活。 Example sentencesExamples Lawrence's nomadic life supplied him with material for much of his writing and he wrote four travel books of a very personal kind. I want to pursue a career in writing, hopefully through some form of journalism. To be a writer you need to learn the tricks and skills to live the life of writing. I have not worked at a job for nine years, doing only freelance writing. Speaking for myself, I would say it is possible to make a living out of writing. What I wanted to do with writing was to write novels and make money like anybody else. I'm pretty sure that writing for publication is one of the most arrogant things a human can do. I don't know about you, but I find it very hard indeed to think of writing as a sensible occupation. 2.1 Written work, especially with regard to its style or quality. （尤指涉及风格或品质的）著作 the writing is straightforward and accessible 该作品简单易懂。 Example sentencesExamples Oh, his writing has a certain style and he can say a simple thing. The question came from an editor interested in improving the quality of writing at her newspaper. His writing must contain unlimited implications which appear outside the text. The writing embodies the literary skill of an author who has been publishing for over half a century. Not to trivialize his work, but one of the reasons I believe his work is so popular is the aphoristic style of his writing. On top of a good foundation of acting talent, the show was also blessed with quality writing. Dr. Sartor provided wise counsel and a keen eye for quality writing for many years. At times, Darwin worried that his writing sounded too literary and feared that his metaphors would lead readers astray. I hope you enjoy this month's crop of great reading and inspiring writing. I have always said that unclear writing is a sign of unclear thinking. Is this grand sum due to the quality of her writing or the current hunger for Canadian literature? The magazine is notable for the quality of its writing as well as the way it engages the books reviewed. But Gee uses this as an excuse to replay some tired stereotypes which undermine the genuine satirical quality of her writing. There are vast differences of thought and style within classical writing. Please don't think, by the way, that I object to complex writing or to unusual words or phrases. He makes this point in his Clarkson style in a brilliant piece of writing for the Sunday Times. The characters are fairly horrible yet Thomas coaxes enough style out of his writing to keep the pages turning. This fascinating book by the leading authority on its subject is outstanding for the quality of both its writing and its illustrations. She did praise my writing and presented me with many opportunities to stretch my skills. Banerji has a wonderful prose style - her writing is fluid and confident and often extremely imaginative. 2.2writings Books, stories, articles, or other written works. 作品（指书、故事、文章等） he was introduced to the writings of Gertrude Stein 有人向他介绍了格特鲁德·斯泰因的作品。 Example sentencesExamples Dawkins brings his clear and concrete habits of mind to all of his writings. He left no writings, but his arguments were recorded in many volumes by his pupil Clitomachus. We know from the writings of Tacitus that the weather in Britain was terrible. Stevenson's Scotland is a collection of the author's writings on his native land. There is also a large body of published English writings by non-English authors. Evidence concerning Colins's character can be found in the writings of Voltaire. His writings are a model of lucidity and a pleasure to read, though he confessed that he was a reluctant writer. He relates in his writings that he developed some medicines which were almost miraculous cures. The Jewish prayer book is drawn from the writings of the Jewish people across the ages. I find an echo of this view in the writings of various jurists and commentators on the law. An annotated bibliography of his writings on Cornish folklore is also presented. Ficino gave particular consideration to the melancholic temperament in his writings. In Paris, he was exposed to the modern thought and writings of Bergson and Nietzsche. His spare but passionate writings have been an inspiration to a whole generation. Chomsky's political writings are littered with violations of these conventions. I never wanted this blog to be a diary - it was supposed to be an outlet for my various writings. It remains an indispensable source for all students of Virginia Woolf's writings. Imtiaz has based many of her writings on her childhood experiences in Scotland. From the writings of Seneca, we know that the Romans spent large sums of money building their baths. Gottlob Frege's writings have had a profound influence on contemporary thought. Synonyms compositions, works, oeuvre, opus, books, volumes, publications, titles, tomes 2.3the Writings The Hagiographa. 《圣录》，《圣书卷》 Example sentencesExamples When the time comes that these young students and mature scholars become rabbis in Israel and have to prepare Derashot, or sermons, they will surely need to search in Prophets and Writings for texts. The Hebrew Bible is traditionally divided into three parts: the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings. The tripartite division of Jewish tradition into Law, Prophets, and Writings does not favor a midpoint, or at least has not led to a discussion of center, despite the importance of the Torah. But there is a secondary history (Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah) included in the Writings. Therefore, we place books of the Torah on top of those of the Prophets and Writings, and not vice versa. Phrases the writing is on the wall 《圣录》，《圣书卷》 There are clear signs that something unpleasant or unwelcome is going to happen. 厄运将至，凶兆 the writing was on the wall for the old system 旧制度的厄运将至。 Example sentencesExamples However, although the writing is on the wall for the old hospital buildings at Bishopstoke, residents have been given a glimmer of hope in the possibility of rebuilding new services on the site. When the handwriting is on the wall, it's prudent to get your ‘true’ position on the record before anyone thinks you were responsible for the failure. The reality is, right now, in Hartlepool, they're worried, they're nervous; and they can see the writing is on the wall. People are tired of him and it is clear to all of us that the writing is on the wall. Evidence from one Yorkshire local authority suggests that the writing is on the wall for affordable housing in villages. But the writing is on the wall: this Macbeth is already done for. When our own ranks are turning against us, the writing is on the wall. Obviously, it would be a seismic shift at the New York Stock Exchange, but I think the handwriting is on the wall. Since tobacco companies market their product to young people, the handwriting is on the wall in terms of the toll that we can expect if the course continues unchecked. I know nothing has been officially decided yet, but the writing is on the wall and we are looking at an utter disaster for the town. Synonyms omen, ill omen, bad omen, portent, sign, indication, presage, warning, forewarning, foreshadowing, forecast, harbinger, augury, threat, menace, signal, hint, straw in the wind in writing 笔迹，书法 In written form, especially as proof of an agreement or grievance. 以书面形式（尤指作为同意或申诉证明） he asked them to put their complaints in writing 他要求他们把投诉写下来。 Example sentencesExamples If you make an agreement with someone, get it in writing, or you could regret it later. If you are renting a flat, make sure you meet the landlord and agree on a fixed rent in writing. There would be no difficulty if such an agreement were made expressly and in writing. I have been considering Michael Wood's legal view, which he kindly gave in writing. Despite dozens of calls and letters, she was unable to get the bank to confirm the valuation in writing. This Trade Contract may not be varied except by an agreement in writing signed by the parties. No date has been given for his ruling, but it will follow final submissions in writing from both sides. It is a good idea to provide the information in writing to the proprietor. Whatever the case, two Borders clubs later apologised to the player in writing. If you are not happy with the outcome of the claim, complain again in writing. noun.1 phr.
随便看	the seven-year itch the sex act the sex act the sex industry the sex industry the seychelles the Seychelles the sezession the sezession the Shades the shaft the shaft the shakes the shakes the shape of things to come the shape of things to come the sharp end the sharp end the shetlands the Shetlands the ship has sailed the Shires the shirt off back the shirt off one's back the shirt off (or on) one's back