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单词 reading
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Reading has always been a huge part of my life.This makes uncomfortable reading when we recall the big freeze of six years ago.The result is a collection of dark and slightly disturbing stories that make for compulsive reading.No one talked about dyslexia, no one talked about reading difficulties.I am sick to the back teeth of reading about people of this ilk.I called and continued to give meter readings and pay by direct debit to avoid sinking into debt.Peers gave the bill a second reading and it will now be considered by a committee of the whole House.The new gadget has a foam tip which collects a tiny amount of fluid from the corner of the eye and gives a reading in seconds.Reading has always calmed me.Half are doing as well at reading, writing and arithmetic as white British pupils at primary school.They chose it as one of their readings.This gives the lower reading when blood pressure is taken.Where there has been a decline it is not because people have stopped reading.The supplier was basing your bills on metric readings.This morning the headlines will make a lot more comfortable reading.Stop the person reading if you spot any unnecessary qualifiers.No doubt she will like it better on a second reading.You spend most of the time looking at a screen and reading books.Reading has always sent me to sleep.They fit a magnetic reading device and video camera to a cashpoint.And my reading and writing was delayed because of my profound deafness.These are vividly written and often make difficult reading.She impressed him at rehearsals by offering three different readings of one of her lines.Is there a publication that gives comparative noise readings from inside new cars?The next entry will make less comfortable reading.Your bills and meter readings are managed via the internet and the cost can go up and down.He did not do poetry readings.This is a great passage on the reading and exposition of the Scriptures.Readings are for guidance only and you must be 18 or over.Readings are for guidance only.The long-range airliners have suffered at least three dozen similar failures involving faulty speed readings, it has emerged over the past month.

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British English: reading /ˈriːdɪŋ/ NOUN
Reading is the activity of reading books.
I have always loved reading.
  • American English: reading
  • Arabic: قِرَاءَة
  • Brazilian Portuguese: leitura
  • Chinese: 阅读
  • Croatian: čitanje
  • Czech: čtení
  • Danish: læsning
  • Dutch: lezen
  • European Spanish: lectura
  • Finnish: lukeminen
  • French: lecture
  • German: Lesen
  • Greek: ανάγνωση
  • Italian: lettura
  • Japanese: 読書
  • Korean: 독서
  • Norwegian: avlesing
  • Polish: czytanie
  • European Portuguese: leitura
  • Romanian: lectură
  • Russian: чтение
  • Latin American Spanish: lectura
  • Swedish: läsning
  • Thai: การอ่าน
  • Turkish: okuma
  • Ukrainian: читання
  • Vietnamese: sự đọc

All related terms of 'reading'

Chinese translation of 'reading'

reading

(ˈriːdɪŋ)

n

  1. (u) [of books, newspapers etc] (= activity) 阅(閱)读(讀) (yuèdú)
  2. (u) (= material read) 阅(閱)读(讀)材料 (yuèdú cáiliào)
  3. (c) (= literary event) 朗读(讀)会(會) (lǎngdúhuì)
  4. (c) (on meter, thermometer etc) 读(讀)数(數) (dúshù)
  5. (c) (= interpretation)
    my reading of the situation is that ... 我对(對)于(於)这(這)种(種)情况(況)的理解是 ... (wǒ duìyú zhèzhǒng qíngkuàng de lǐjiě shì ... )
  6. (c) (in church) 朗诵(誦)会(會) (lǎngsònghuì)
  7. (c) (= text from Bible etc) 朗读(讀) (lǎngdú)

read

(riːd)
Word forms:ptpp read (rɛd)

vi

  1. [person] 阅(閱)读(讀) (yuèdú)
  2. [piece of writing] 读(讀)起来(來) (dú qǐlái)

vt

  1. [book, newspaper etc] 读(讀) (dú)
  2. [music] 看懂 (kàndǒng)
  3. (= understand) [mood, thoughts] 了解 (liǎojiě)
  4. [meter, thermometer etc] 识(識)读(讀) (shídú)
  5. (= carry stated message)
    1. [notice, sign] 写(寫)着(著) (xiězhe)
    2. [meter, thermometer etc] 显(顯)示 (xiǎnshì)
  6. (= study at university) (Brit) 攻读(讀) (gōngdú)

n

  1. to have a read 阅(閱)读(讀) (yuèdú)
to read sb's mind 了解某人的想法 (liǎojiě mǒurén de xiǎngfǎ)
to take sth as read 把某事当(當)做是不容置疑的 (bǎ mǒushì dàngzuò shì bù róng zhìyí de)
to read sth into sb's remarks 从(從)某人的话(話)中读(讀)出某种(種)含义(義) (cóng mǒurén de huà zhōng dúchū mǒu zhǒng hányì)
it's a good read 这(這)是本好的读(讀)物 (zhè shì běn hǎo de dúwù)

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(noun) 
Definition
the act of reading
This knowledge makes the second reading as enjoyable as the first.
Synonyms
perusal
a quick perusal of the situations-vacant column
study
the use of maps and visual evidence in the study of local history
review
a review on the training and education of over-16s
examination
They have taken the documents away for examination.
inspection
A routine inspection of the vessel turned up 50 kg of the drug.
scrutiny
His private life came under media scrutiny.
(noun) 
a man of great imagination, of wide reading and deep learning
Synonyms
learning
The library is the focal point of learning on the campus.
education
knowledge
She didn't intend to display her knowledge, at least not yet.
scholarship
I want to take advantage of your lifetime of scholarship.
erudition
a writer who displays an impressive level of erudition
edification
the use of Scripture for the edification of believers
book-learning
(noun) 
Definition
a public recital of a literary work
a poetry reading
Synonyms
recital
a solo recital
performance
The band did three performances at the Royal Albert Hall.
rendering
a rendering of Verdi's Requiem
rendition
The musicians broke into a rousing rendition of the song.
lesson
Now let's look at lesson one.
lecture
In his lecture he covered an enormous variety of topics.
sermon
his first sermon as bishop
homily
a receptive audience for his homily on moral values
(noun) 
Definition
an interpretation of a situation or something said
There is a reading of this situation which upsets people.
Synonyms
interpretation
The Opposition put a different interpretation on the figures.
take (informal, mainly US)
understanding
It is my understanding that this has been going on for many years.
treatment
criticism of the media's treatment of the affair
version
She went public with her version of events.
construction (formal)
He put the wrong construction on what he saw.
impression
grasp
They have a good grasp of foreign languages.
conception
He doesn't have the slightest conception of teamwork.
(noun) 
Definition
a measurement indicated by a gauge or dial
The gauge must be giving a faulty reading.
Synonyms
measurement
record
figure
indication

Quotations

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body [Richard Steele – The Tatler]
Some people say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading [Logan Pearsall Smith – Afterthoughts]Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing [Harper Lee – To Kill a Mockingbird]

Additional synonyms

in the sense of conception
Definition
a notion, idea, or plan
He doesn't have the slightest conception of teamwork.
Synonyms
understanding,
idea,
picture,
impression,
perception,
clue,
appreciation,
comprehension,
inkling
in the sense of construction
Definition
an interpretation
He put the wrong construction on what he saw.
Synonyms
interpretation,
meaning,
reading,
sense,
explanation,
rendering,
take (informal),
inference
in the sense of edification
the use of Scripture for the edification of believers
Synonyms
instruction,
schooling,
education,
information,
teaching,
improvement,
building up,
guidance,
nurture,
tuition,
enlightenment,
uplifting,
elevation

Synonyms of 'reading'

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in the sense of education
Definition
knowledge and understanding acquired through study and training
Synonyms
learning,
schooling,
culture,
scholarship,
civilization,
cultivation,
refinement
in the sense of erudition
a writer who displays an impressive level of erudition
Synonyms
learning,
education,
knowledge,
scholarship,
letters,
lore,
academic knowledge
in the sense of examination
Definition
the act of examining
They have taken the documents away for examination.
Synonyms
inspection,
testing,
study,
research,
trial,
checking,
review,
survey,
investigation,
analysis,
consideration,
observation,
going-over (informal),
vetting,
scrutiny,
appraisal,
interrogation,
assay,
perusal,
recce (slang)
in the sense of grasp
Definition
understanding or comprehension
They have a good grasp of foreign languages.
Synonyms
understanding,
knowledge,
grip,
perception,
awareness,
realization,
mastery,
ken,
comprehension
in the sense of homily
Definition
a moralizing talk or piece of writing
a receptive audience for his homily on moral values
Synonyms
sermon,
talk,
address,
speech,
lecture,
preaching,
discourse,
oration,
declamation,
preachment
in the sense of inspection
A routine inspection of the vessel turned up 50 kg of the drug.
Synonyms
check,
search,
investigation,
review,
survey,
examination,
scan,
scrutiny,
supervision,
surveillance,
look-over,
once-over (informal),
checkup,
recce (slang),
superintendence
in the sense of knowledge
Definition
the facts or experiences known by a person or group of people
She didn't intend to display her knowledge, at least not yet.
Synonyms
learning,
schooling,
education,
science,
intelligence,
instruction,
wisdom,
scholarship,
tuition,
enlightenment,
erudition
in the sense of lecture
Definition
a talk on a particular subject delivered to an audience
In his lecture he covered an enormous variety of topics.
Synonyms
talk,
address,
speech,
lesson,
instruction,
presentation,
discourse,
sermon,
exposition,
harangue,
oration,
disquisition,
webinar
in the sense of lesson
Definition
material assigned for individual study
Now let's look at lesson one.
Synonyms
exercise,
reading,
practice,
task,
lecture,
drill,
assignment,
homework,
recitation
in the sense of performance
Definition
an artistic or dramatic production
The band did three performances at the Royal Albert Hall.
Synonyms
show,
appearance,
concert,
gig (informal),
recital

Additional synonyms

in the sense of rendering
a rendering of Verdi's Requiem
Synonyms
recitation,
performance,
interpretation,
recital,
rendition,
depiction
in the sense of rendition
Definition
a performance of a piece of music or a dramatic role
The musicians broke into a rousing rendition of the song.
Synonyms
performance,
arrangement,
interpretation,
rendering,
take (informal, US),
reading,
version,
delivery,
presentation,
execution,
portrayal,
depiction
in the sense of review
Definition
a general survey or report
a review on the training and education of over-16s
Synonyms
survey,
report,
study,
analysis,
examination,
scrutiny,
perusal
in the sense of scholarship
Definition
academic achievement
I want to take advantage of your lifetime of scholarship.
Synonyms
learning,
education,
culture,
knowledge,
wisdom,
accomplishments,
attainments,
lore,
erudition,
academic study,
book-learning
in the sense of scrutiny
Definition
very careful study or observation
His private life came under media scrutiny.
Synonyms
examination,
study,
investigation,
search,
inquiry,
analysis,
inspection,
exploration,
sifting,
once-over (informal),
perusal,
close study
in the sense of sermon
Definition
a speech on a religious or moral subject given by a member of the clergy as part of a church service
his first sermon as bishop
Synonyms
homily,
preaching,
discourse,
talk,
address,
speech,
lesson,
exhortation (formal)
in the sense of study
Definition
an investigation and analysis of a particular subject
the use of maps and visual evidence in the study of local history
Synonyms
examination,
investigation,
analysis,
consideration,
inspection,
scrutiny,
contemplation,
perusal,
cogitation
in the sense of treatment
Definition
a way of handling a person or thing
criticism of the media's treatment of the affair
Synonyms
presentation,
handling,
coverage,
investigation,
analysis,
consideration,
examination,
interpretation,
exploration,
critique
in the sense of understanding
Definition
personal opinion or interpretation of a subject
It is my understanding that this has been going on for many years.
Synonyms
belief,
view,
opinion,
impression,
interpretation,
feeling,
idea,
conclusion,
notion,
conviction,
judgment,
assumption,
point of view,
perception,
suspicion,
viewpoint,
hunch,
way of thinking,
estimation,
supposition,
sneaking suspicion,
funny feeling
in the sense of version
Definition
an account of something from a certain point of view
She went public with her version of events.
Synonyms
account,
report,
side,
description,
record,
reading,
story,
view,
understanding,
history,
statement,
analysis,
take (informal, US),
construction,
tale,
impression,
explanation,
interpretation,
rendering,
narrative,
chronicle,
rendition,
narration,
construal
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