| 单词 | writing |
| 释义 | writing (raɪtɪŋ ) Word forms: writings 1. uncountable noun A2 Writing is something that has been written or printed. 'It's from a notebook,' the sheriff said, 'And there's writing on it.' [+ on] If you have a complaint about your holiday, please inform us in writing. 2. uncountable noun A2 You can refer to any piece of written work as writing, especially when you are considering the style of language used in it. The writing is brutally tough and savagely humorous. It was such a brilliant piece of writing. 3. uncountable noun B2 Writing is the activity of writing, especially of writing books for money. She had begun to be a little bored with novel writing. ...activities to help prepare children for writing. 4. uncountable noun [usually poss NOUN] B1 Your writing is the way that you write with a pen or pencil, which can usually be recognized as belonging to you. It was a little difficult to read your writing. I think it's due to being left-handed that he's got terrible writing. Synonyms: script, hand, print, printing 5. plural noun [usually with poss] An author's writings are all the things that he or she has written, especially on a particular subject. Althusser's writings are focused mainly on France. The pieces he is reading are adapted from the writings of Michael Frayn. [+ of] Synonyms: document, work, book, letter 6. the writing is on the wall phrase If you say that the writing is on the wall, you mean that there are clear signs that a situation is going to become very difficult or unpleasant. After two defeats, the writing is on the wall for the manager. Quotations: Writing, at its best, is a lonely lifespeech, accepting the Nobel Prize for Literature I think writing does come out of a deep well of loneliness and a desire to fill some kind of gap Would you not like to try all sorts of lives - one is so very small - but that is the satisfaction of writing - one can impersonate so many peopleletter What is written without effort is in general read without pleasureJohnsonian Miscellanies Many suffer from the incurable disease of writing, and it becomes chronic in their sick mindsSatires All writing is garbageSelected Writings Idioms: the writing is on the wall [mainly British] or the handwriting is on the wall said to mean that you have noticed things which strongly suggest that a situation is going to become difficult or unpleasant The writing is clearly on the wall. If we do nothing about it, we shall only have ourselves to blame. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: writing talent An eye for young writing talent has been key to this success. Times, Sunday Times Writing talent often flows in families, but sometimes takes a different direction. Times, Sunday Times Produced for the online platform mostly used as a catch-up service, these six short playlets feature a rich array of comedy performers and writing talent. Times, Sunday Times Find time to work on a writing talent. The Sun Considering the calibre of the writing talent, it's hardly surprising so many people wanted to take part. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 作品 Japanese: 書いたもの |
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