writing

noun

1. 写；书写；写作
   the activity of writing , in contrast to reading, speaking, etc.
   1. Our son's having problems with his reading and writing (= at school) .
      我们儿子在读写方面有困难。
   2. a writing case (= containing paper, pens, etc.)
      文具盒
2. （专职）写作；著书立说
   the activity of writing books, articles, etc., especially as a job
   1. Only later did she discover a talent for writing.
      她后来才发现自己的写作天分。
   2. He is leaving the band to concentrate on his writing.
      他要离开乐队去专职写作。
   3. creative writing
      文学创作
   4. feminist/travel, etc. writing
      女权主义文章、游记等的写作
3. 著作；文字作品；文章
   books, articles, etc. in general
   1. The review is a brilliant piece of writing.
      这篇评论很精彩。
4. （某作家或专题的）著作，作品
   a group of pieces of writing, especially by a particular person or on a particular subject
   1. His experiences in India influenced his later writings.
      他在印度的经历影响了他后来的著作。
   2. the writings of Hegel
      黑格尔的著作
5. （书写或印刷的）文字
   words that have been written or painted on sth
   1. There was writing all over the desk.
      书桌上写满了字。
6. 笔迹；字迹；书法
   the particular way in which sb forms letters when they write
   1. Who's this from? I don't recognize the writing.
      这是谁写来的？我辨认不出笔迹。

1. N-UNCOUNT (写下或印出的)文字
   Writing is something that has been written or printed.
   1. 'It's from a notebook,' the sheriff said, 'And there's writing on it.'...
      “这是在一个笔记本里找到的，”法官道，“上面还有文字。”
   2. If you have a complaint about your holiday, please inform us in writing.
      如果您对您的假日有什么意见，请书面告知我们。
2. N-UNCOUNT (尤指评论语言风格时的)文字作品，文章
   You can refer to any piece of written work as writing, especially when you are considering the style of language used in it.
   1. The writing is brutally tough and savagely humorous...
      该作品带有残酷的强悍和野性的幽默感。
   2. It was such a brilliant piece of writing.
      这真是一篇才华横溢的文章。
3. N-UNCOUNT (尤指为赚取稿费而进行的)写作
   Writing is the activity of writing, especially of writing books for money.
   1. She had begun to be a little bored with novel writing.
      她开始对写小说有些厌倦了。
   2. ...activities to help prepare children for writing.
      帮助孩子准备写作的活动
4. N-UNCOUNT 笔迹;字迹;书写
   Your writing is the way that you write with a pen or pencil, which can usually be recognized as belonging to you.
   1. It was a little difficult to read your writing...
      你写的字有点不好认。
   2. I think it's due to being left handed that he's got terrible writing.
      我想他的书写这么糟糕是因为他是左撇子。
5. N-PLURAL (尤指某一作者有关某一专题的全部)著作，作品
   An author's writings are all the things that he or she has written, especially on a particular subject.
   1. Althusser's writings are focused mainly on France...
      阿尔都塞的著作主要是论述法国的。
   2. The pieces he is reading are adapted from the writings of Michael Frayn.
      他目前阅读的作品改编自迈克尔·弗雷恩的著作。
6. PHRASE 凶兆毕现；有大难临头的预兆
   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.
   1. The writing is clearly on the wall. If we do nothing about it, we shall only have ourselves to blame.
      凶兆显而易见。如果我们对此毫无行动，就只能怨自己了。

1. She had compiled pages of notes, but she had not yet gotten down to doing the actual writing
   她已编写了数页注释，但还未开始真正意义上的写作。
2. They will concentrate on teaching the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic
   他们将集中教授阅读、写作和算术基础知识。
3. Thank you for writing and allowing me to clarify the present position
   谢谢你的来信，并允许我阐明目前的立场。
4. The course also features creative writing exercises and listening comprehension.
   这门课程也包括写作练习和听力理解。
5. You make the reservation, and I'll confirm it in writing.
   你来预订，我会去函确认。
6. His interest in writing came from a long correspondence with a close college friend.
   与一位大学密友的长期通信培养了他写作的兴趣。
7. Have you had any experience writing for radio?
   你有给电台写稿子的经验吗？
8. I hated myself for writing that letter.
   我恨自己写了那封信。
9. My hobbies are letter writing, football, music, photography, and tennis.
   我的业余爱好是写信、踢足球、听音乐、玩摄影和打网球。
10. Information is given to the patient verbally and in writing.
    用口头和书面的形式向病人提供信息。
11. I am leaving to concentrate on writing fiction.
    我辞职是为了专心写小说。
12. He must have started writing his book a long time ago.
    他一定很久以前就开始写这本书了。
13. My secretary worked long hours translating my almost illegible writing into a typewritten and readable script.
    我的秘书花了很长时间把我写的几乎无法辨认的手稿用打字机打印成易读的文本。
14. His remedial teacher sees signs of progress in his reading and writing.
    他的辅导教师发现了他在阅读和写作方面进步的迹象。
15. The phase of writing that is actually most important is revision
    实际上写作过程中最重要的阶段是修改。
16. He's been on sabbatical writing a novel.
    他一直在休假写一部小说。
17. He could imitate in speech or writing most of those he admired.
    他能模仿大多数自己崇拜的偶像的讲话和写作风格。
18. 'It's from a notebook,' the sheriff said, 'And there's writing on it.'
    “这是在一个笔记本里找到的，”法官道，“上面还有文字。”
19. If you have a complaint about your holiday, please inform us in writing.
    如果您对您的假日有什么意见，请书面告知我们。
20. The writing is brutally tough and savagely humorous
    该作品带有残酷的强悍和野性的幽默感。
21. It was such a brilliant piece of writing.
    这真是一篇才华横溢的文章。
22. She had begun to be a little bored with novel writing.
    她开始对写小说有些厌倦了。
23. It was a little difficult to read your writing
    你写的字有点不好认。
24. I think it's due to being left handed that he's got terrible writing.
    我想他的书写这么糟糕是因为他是左撇子。
25. Althusser's writings are focused mainly on France
    阿尔都塞的著作主要是论述法国的。
26. The pieces he is reading are adapted from the writings of Michael Frayn.
    他目前阅读的作品改编自迈克尔·弗雷恩的著作。
27. The writing is clearly on the wall. If we do nothing about it, we shall only have ourselves to blame.
    凶兆显而易见。如果我们对此毫无行动，就只能怨自己了。
28. Think it all out before you start writing.
    想清楚了再动笔。
29. I should like you to cooperate on [ with] the writing of my next book.
    我希望你协助我写下一本书。
30. This style of writing has had a great vogue.
    这种写作风格曾大为风行。

n.

in writing

• 以书面形式（作为凭证）
  in the form of a letter, document, etc. (that gives proof of sth)
  1. All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing.
     所有的电话预订必须以书面形式确认。
  2. Could you put your complaint in writing ?
     你能把投诉的内容写下来吗？
  3. You must get it in writing .
     你必须用书面的形式。

the writing is on the wall

see the writing on the wall

• （看出）厄运临头的预兆，不祥之兆
  used when you are describing a situation in which there are signs that sth is going to have problems or that it is going to be a failure
  1. It is amazing that not one of them saw the writing on the wall.
     令人吃惊的是他们就没有一个人看出大难临头的预兆。

noun

1. the activity of putting something in written form
   1. she did the thinking while he did the writing

   Synonym:    committal to writing

2. the act of creating written works
   1. writing was a form of therapy for him
   2. it was a matter of disputed authorship

   Synonym:    authorshipcompositionpenning

3. letters or symbols that are written or imprinted on a surface to represent the sounds or words of a language
   1. he turned the paper over so the writing wouldn't show
   2. the doctor's writing was illegible

4. the work of a writer
   1. the writing in her novels is excellent
   2. that editorial was a fine piece of writing

   Synonym:    written materialpiece of writing

5. (usually plural) the collected work of an author
   1. the idea occurs with increasing frequency in Hemingway's writings