writing
/ˈraɪtɪŋ/noun
mass noun
1
- the 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。
1.1
- the 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。
2
- 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。
2.1
writings
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。
2.2
the Writings
the Hagiographa《圣录》, 《圣书卷》。
3
- 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。
3.1
- handwriting笔迹, 书法：
his writing looked crabbed.
他的笔迹潦草难辨。
短语
in writing
- 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。
the writing（或〈北美〉handwriting）is on the wall
- 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。
ORIGIN: with biblical allusion to Dan. 5:5, 25-8.