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单词 reading
释义 reading

reading /ˈriː.dɪŋ/

noun (WRITTEN TEXT)
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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+: ↑Reading
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C2 [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, readingAdjectives: readable, unreadableVerbs: read
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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 general
noun [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-making
noun [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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