| 单词 | reading |
| 释义 | reading —reading /ˈriː.dɪŋ/ noun (WRITTEN TEXT) A1 [U] the skill or activity of getting information from books: » Reading and tennis are my favourite pastimes.» The diaries make good (bedtime) reading (= are good to read (in bed at night)).» These books are compulsory/required reading for students of architecture.Thesaurus+: ↑ReadingC2 [C] an occasion when something written, especially a work of literature, is spoken to an audience: » The society often arranges poetry readings and musical evenings.Thesaurus+: ↑ReadingWord Builder:–Nouns: read, reader, reading–Adjectives: readable, unreadable–Verbs: read• • • Extra Examples:» I wish I could find (the) time to do more reading.» I do a lot of reading in my free time.» I want some light reading for the summer holidays - a romance or something.» Students are expected to do some background reading before the course starts.» The school uses a combination of modern and traditional methods for teaching reading.noun [C] (MEASUREMENT) ► F0 the number or amount that a piece of measuring equipment shows: » a thermometer readingThesaurus+: ↑Measurements in generalnoun [C] (PARLIAMENT) ► F0 In a parliament, a reading of a new law is one of the stages of discussion before it is approved: » The Housing Bill was given its second reading in Parliament today.Thesaurus+: ↑Legislation and law-makingnoun [C] (UNDERSTANDING) ► F0 the way in which you understand something: » My reading of the situation is that John wanted any excuse to resign.Thesaurus+: ↑Understanding and comprehending |
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