writing
/ˈraɪtɪŋ; `raɪtɪŋ/ n
1 [U] activity or occupation of writing (esp books) 写; 书写; 写作; 写作的职业
She doesn't earn much from her writing. 她写作得到的收入不多.
Writing is a solitary pastime. 写作是独自一人的消遣.
[attrib 作定语]
writing materials, eg pens, paper, ink 书写用具（如钢笔、 纸、 墨水）.
2 [U] written or printed words 书写的或印刷的文字
There is some writing on the other side of the page. 这一页的反面有些字.
The writing on the stone was very faint. 这块石头上的字迹很模糊.
3 [U] style of written material 文风
He is admired for the elegance of his writing. 他文风高雅令人钦佩.
4 [U] way in which a person forms letters when writing; handwriting （个人的）字迹; 笔迹
I can never read your writing. 我怎麽也看不明白你的笔迹.5 writings [pl]
works of an author or on a subject 某作家的著作; 某专题的著作
the writings of Dickens 狄更斯的作品
It is frequently mentioned in the poetic writings of the period. 在那个时期的诗作中经常提到这一点.6 (idm 习语) in `writing in written form, esp in a document or contract 以书面形式（尤指文件或合同的）
You must get his agreement in writing. 你必须得到他书面的同意. the ,writing (is) on the `wall (there are) clear signs that warn of failure, disaster or defeat （有）失败、 灾祸或覆灭的清楚的徵兆
The writing is on the wall for the local football club
bankruptcy seems certain. 这个本地足球俱乐部厄难临头: 似乎已无法维持下去.