Old English writing "action of forming letters and characters," verbal noun from write (v.). From c. 1200 as "text; body of poetry, narrative, etc. in written form; written material." From c. 1300 as "a particular text;" mid-14c. as "act of composing a written text." From late 14c. as "craft of writing;" also "one's own handwriting or penmanship." Also late 14c. as "act of sending a letter; a letter, message." Writing-desk is from 1610s.
雙語例句
1. His remedial teacher sees signs of progress in his reading and writing.
他的輔導(dǎo)教師發(fā)現(xiàn)了他在閱讀和寫作方面進(jìn)步的跡象。
來自柯林斯例句
2. They will concentrate on teaching the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic.
他們將集中教授閱讀、寫作和算術(shù)基礎(chǔ)知識。
來自柯林斯例句
3. I supported us by writing bilge for women's magazines.
我胡亂給女性雜志寫點東西，維持我們的生計。
來自柯林斯例句
4. Jill was starting to get some freelance writing jobs from trade magazines.
吉爾開始從一些行業(yè)雜志接點自由撰稿的活兒。
來自柯林斯例句
5. He could imitate in speech or writing most of those he admired.