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The flashcard defines "reading" as the activity or skill of understanding written words, also referring to books or written materials themselves. It can also mean an event where literature is read to an audience, a specific way of interpreting something, a measurement displayed on an instrument, or a legislative stage. The phrase "makes for interesting reading" indicates that something is enjoyable to read.
The flashcard defines "reading" as the activity of reading books, an event where literary works are read aloud, a way of interpreting something, a measurement shown on a device, or a stage in the legislative process. It also includes the phrase "makes for interesting reading," meaning something is enjoyable to read.
[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]阅读;读书Reading is the activity of reading books.
I have always loved reading.
我一直喜欢读书。
...young people who find reading and writing difficult.
觉得阅读和写作很难的年轻人
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]读书会;朗诵会 A reading is an event at which poetry or extracts from books are read to an audience.
This year's event consisted of readings, lectures and workshops.
今年的活动包括读书会、讲座和研讨会。
...a poetry reading.
诗歌朗诵会
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]理解方法;解读方法 Your reading of a word, text, or situation is the way in which you understand or interpret it.
[with supp]
My reading of her character makes me feel that she was too responsible a person to do those things...
照我对她的性格的了解来看,她是个特别负责任的人,不会做出那些事情的。
Local public housing authorities disagree with this reading of the law.
当地的公共住房管理当局不同意对该法律的这种解读。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](测量仪器上的)读数,计量 The reading on a measuring device is the figure or measurement that it shows.
Once you have recorded the reading, shake the thermometer down to below 36 degrees...
一旦完成计数,把温度计标数甩到36度以下。
The gauge must be giving a faulty reading.
量表的显示肯定有误。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](英国议会或美国国会讨论一项新法案以获通过的三步立法程序之一)议案宣读 In the British Parliament or the US Congress, a reading is one of the three stages of introducing and discussing a new bill before it can be passed as law.
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The bill is expected to pass its second reading with a comfortable majority.
预计这项法案将以绝大多数赞成而通过议会第二次宣读。
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[PHRASE 短语]读起来感觉… If you say that a book or an article makes interesting reading or makes for interesting reading, you mean that it is interesting to read.
[V inflects]
The list of drinks, a dozen pages long, makes fascinating reading...
酒水单一共有十几页长,读起来很有趣。
The report, called 'Child Poverty and Deprivation in the UK', makes for depressing reading.
题为“英国儿童的贫困状况”的报告让人读起来心情沉重。
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read·ing★/ˈriːdɪŋ; NAmEˈriːdɪŋ/nounactivity 活动1★[uncountable ]the activity of sb who reads 阅读;读书活动◆My hobbies include reading and painting.我的业余爱好包括读书和绘画。◆He needs more help with his reading.他在阅读方面需要更多的帮助。◆Are you any good at map reading?你会看地图吗?◆reading glasses(= worn when reading)读书用的眼镜◆a reading lamp/light(= one that can be moved to shine light onto sth that you are reading)供阅读用的灯2[singular ]an act of reading sth 阅读;宣读◆A closer (= more detailed)reading of the text reveals just how desperate he was feeling. 细读此文就会看出他当时感到多么绝望。books/articles 书;文章3★[uncountable ]books, articles, etc. that are intended to be read 读本;读物;阅读材料◆reading matter/material阅读材料◆a series of reading booksfor children 一套儿童读物◆a reading list(= a list of books, etc. that students are expected to read for a particular subject)阅读书目◆further reading(= at the end of a book, a list of other books that give more information about the same subject)其他阅读参考材料◆The report makes for interesting reading (= it is interesting to read).这篇报道读起来很有意思。◆The article is not exactly light reading(= it is not easy to read).这篇文章读起来并不轻松。way of understanding 理解方法4[countable ]reading(of sth) the particular way in which you understand a book, situation, etc. 理解方法;解读方法SYN
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◆a literal reading of the text对文本的字面理解◆My own reading of events is less optimistic.我本人对事态的看法不怎么乐观。measurement 度量5★[countable ]the amount or number shown on an instrument used for measuring sth (仪表的)读数◆Meter readings are taken every three months.每三个月查一次表。event 活动6[countable ]an event at which sth is read to an audience for entertainment; a piece of literature that is read at such an event 读书会;朗诵会;朗诵的作品◆a poetry reading诗歌朗诵会◆The evening ended with a reading from her latest novel.晚会最后朗诵了一段她的最新小说。from Bible 《圣经》7[countable ]a short section from the Bible that is read to people as part of a religious service (在礼拜仪式中朗读的)《圣经》章节◆The reading today is from the Book of Daniel.今天朗读的经文选自《但以理书》。in parliament 议会8[countable ]one of the stages during which a bill(= a proposal for a new law)must be discussed and accepted by a parliament before it can become law 议案宣读(法案在成为法律前须经议会讨论通过的步骤)readingreadingsread·ing/ˈriːdɪŋ; NAmEˈriːdɪŋ/
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readingread‧ing /ˈriːdɪŋ/ ●●●W2 noun
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1activity/skill [uncountable] the activity or skill of understanding written words: She loves reading. Reading is taught using a combination of several methods.2books [uncountable] books and other things that you can read: Her main reading seems to be mystery novels. a bit of light reading (=things that are easy and enjoyable to read) for my holiday There’s a list of further reading (=other things you can read) at the end of each chapter. a supply of interesting reading material3act of reading [singular] when you read something: The book is quite difficult on first reading. a close reading of the text (=when you read it very carefully)4understanding [countable] your way of understanding what a particular statement, situation, event etc meansSYN interpretationreading of What’s your reading of the government’s response to this crisis?5to a group [countable]a)an occasion when a piece of literature is read to a group of people: a poetry reading at the bookstoreb)a piece of writing, especially from the Bible, that is read to a group of people: The first reading is from Corinthians I, Chapter 3.6make (for) interesting/fascinating/compelling etc reading to be interesting etc to read: Your report made fascinating reading.7measurement [countable] a number or amount shown on a measuring instrument: We take temperature readings every two hours.8in parliament [countable] one of the occasions in the British Parliament or the US Congress when a suggested new law is discussed: the second reading of the Energy Bill