first read·ing
noun/ˌfɜːst ˈriːdɪŋ/
/ˌfɜːrst ˈriːdɪŋ/
- (in Britain) the first time that a bill is discussed in the House of Commons. Bills are formally announced at the first reading, and discussed in more detail in the second reading and the third reading.
一读：下议院第一次讨论一项法案。一读正式宣布法案，二读和三读更详细地讨论。 - (in the US) the introduction of a bill in the House of Representatives or the Senate, usually by reading out its name or number
一读：在众议院或参议院中提出一项法案，通常是通过读出法案的名称或编号