writing
writing
noun
[mass noun]
in writing
noun
[mass noun]
- the activity or skill of marking coherent words on paper and composing text
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。
■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。 - 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。
■(writings)books, stories, articles, or other written works
（书、故事、文章等）作品
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。
■(the Writings)the Hagiographa
《圣录》，《圣书卷》 - 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。
■handwriting
笔迹
his writing looked crabbed.
他的笔迹潦草难辨。
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.
他要求他们以书面形式提出投诉。
- there are clear signs that something unpleasant or unwelcome is going to happen
厄运将至
the writing was on the wall for the old system.
旧制度的厄运将至。
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