writing
/ˈraɪtɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈraɪtɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈrī-tiŋ/ (ame, mw)
writing — 名詞
1. the particular way a person forms letters when using a pen or pencil, which is u
筆跡
個人手寫的字體風格
the particular way a person forms letters when using a pen or pencil, which is unique enough that others can recognize who wrote something
Defne's writing is so neat that everyone compliments her notes.
Defne 的筆跡非常整齊，每個人都稱讚她的筆記。
possessive + writing for recognizing style
Leo recognised his grandmother's writing on the envelope before opening it.
Leo 從信封上的筆跡就能看出信是奶奶寄來的。
The bank teller checked the writing on the cheque against the customer's signature.
銀行行員核對了支票上的筆跡和客戶的簽名。
Benjamin's writing became much clearer after he slowed down and practised each letter.
Benjamin 放慢速度練習每個字母後，筆跡變得清楚多了。
Ritu noticed that the writing on the old postcard matched her aunt's style perfectly.
Ritu 發現那張舊明信片上的筆跡和她阿姨的風格完全吻合。
- handwriting
more common term for the physical act and style of writing by hand
- pennanship
older or more formal term for handwriting skill, less common in everyday speech
- script
focuses on the type of letter forms used, such as cursive or print
文法句型
possessive + writing
用法筆記
Uncountable. Refers to the physical appearance of letters, not the content of what is written. Frequently used with a possessive (her writing, his writing).
常見錯誤
2. marks made with a pen, pencil, printer, or other tool on paper or another surfac
文字
寫下或印出的字詞
marks made with a pen, pencil, printer, or other tool on paper or another surface, forming words or messages that people can read
There was strange writing on the wall that nobody could explain.
牆上有一些奇怪的文字，沒有人能解釋它們的意思。
there is + writing + preposition phrase
Élise found some faded writing on the back of the old photograph.
Élise 在舊照片的背面發現了一些褪色的文字。
The writing on the sign was too faded for Joaquín to read from a distance.
招牌上的文字太小了，Joaquín 在車上根本看不清楚。
Omar noticed tiny writing at the bottom of the receipt showing the store's policy.
Omar 注意到收據底部有一排很小的文字，寫著商店的政策。
Nikhil copied the writing from the whiteboard into his notebook during the lecture.
Nikhil 上課時把白板上的文字抄到了自己的筆記本裡。
- text
more general; can refer to printed or digital words as well as handwritten ones
- words
emphasises the linguistic content rather than the visual marks
- inscription
formal term for writing carved or engraved on a hard surface
文法句型
there is + writing + preposition
writing + on + surface
用法筆記
Uncountable. Focuses on the visible text itself, not the meaning or the style. Distinguish from sense 1 (HANDWRITING STYLE): this sense is about the words that are on the page, not how they look.
常見錯誤
3. stories, poems, articles, and similar texts that belong to a single author or a
文學創作
特定作者或群體的文字作品
stories, poems, articles, and similar texts that belong to a single author or a specific group, commonly examined as a body of work or tradition
The course covers the writing of women in 19th-century Japan.
這門課程涵蓋了 19 世紀日本女性的文學創作。
the writing of + group
Eitan's essay explores the writing of immigrant communities in New York.
Eitan 的論文探討了紐約移民社群的文學創作。
Antonia discovered a rich tradition of travel writing from the Silk Road region.
Antonia 發現了絲路地區豐富的旅行文學創作傳統。
The anthology presents the best Caribbean writing from the past fifty years.
這本選集收錄了過去五十年加勒比海地區最優秀的文學創作。
Tamar's dissertation analyses the political writing that emerged after the revolution.
Tamar 的博士論文分析了革命後出現的政治文學創作。
- works
often used in plural; can include non-literary works such as art or music
- literature
broader term for written works of lasting artistic value
- oeuvre
formal term from French for the complete body of an artist's work
文法句型
the writing of + group/period
possessive + writing
用法筆記
Uncountable. Often modified by a place, period, or group name ('African writing', 'Victorian writing'). Distinguish from sense 7 (PUBLISHED COLLECTION): this sense can include unpublished work and is broader in scope.
常見錯誤
4. the activity or job of creating books, articles, stories, or other texts, either
寫作
創作文章或書籍的行為
the activity or job of creating books, articles, stories, or other texts, either as a profession or a personal practice
Benjamin spends every morning doing creative writing in his study.
Benjamin 每天早上都在書房進行創作寫作。
do + [adjective] + writing
After years in journalism, Kofi decided to focus on travel writing full-time.
從事新聞工作多年後，Kofi 決定專注於全職旅遊寫作。
focus on + [type] + writing
Hyun took a course on academic writing to help with her research papers.
Hyun 修了一門學術寫作課，幫助她撰寫研究論文。
The workshop on science writing was fully booked within a week of opening.
那場科學寫作工作坊開放報名一週內就額滿了。
Defne started freelance writing for a local magazine after finishing university.
Defne 大學畢業後開始為當地雜誌做自由寫作。
- composition
more formal; often used in academic contexts for the act of writing an essay or piece
- authorship
formal term for the profession or act of being a writer
- drafting
focuses on the early stage of producing written work before revision
文法句型
do + writing
focus on + writing
writing + noun (e.g. writing class)
用法筆記
Uncountable. Commonly appears in compound nouns describing a type or field of writing ('business writing', 'fiction writing'). Distinguish from sense 5 (FORMING LETTERS): this sense involves composing ideas, not the physical act of forming letters.
常見錯誤
5. the basic ability or act of producing letters and words by hand using a pen, pen
書寫
用筆寫出文字的基本能力
the basic ability or act of producing letters and words by hand using a pen, pencil, or similar tool on a surface
The children practice writing every morning by copying letters into their books.
孩子們每天早上在簿子上描字母，練習書寫。
practice + writing
Ryo's younger sister is learning writing and counting at preschool.
Ryo 的妹妹正在幼兒園學習書寫和數數。
learning + writing + and + [other basic skill]
This app helps beginners improve their writing through simple tracing games.
這個應用程式透過簡單的描寫遊戲幫助初學者改善書寫。
Otis taught his son writing by having him trace letters in a tray of sand.
Otis 讓兒子在一盤沙子裡描字母，以此教他書寫。
Good writing starts with holding a pencil in a comfortable way.
良好的書寫從以舒適的方式握筆開始。
- handwriting
often used interchangeably for the physical act in educational contexts
- letter formation
more technical term used by teachers for how letters are shaped
- penmanship
older, more formal term for the skill of writing by hand
文法句型
learn + writing
practice + writing
reading and writing
用法筆記
Uncountable. Commonly paired with 'reading' as paired literacy skills. Distinguish from sense 4 (WRITING WORK): this sense is about the mechanical skill of forming characters, not the creative or professional act of composing texts.
常見錯誤
6. information recorded using letters or symbols on paper or in a document so that
書面
以文字記錄而非口頭形式
information recorded using letters or symbols on paper or in a document so that it can be kept as a record, rather than communicated only by speech
The manager asked Ari to put the complaint in writing for the team.
經理請 Ari 以書面提出申訴給團隊。
put + [object] + in writing
Ritu prefers to receive instructions in writing rather than over the phone.
Ritu 比較偏好收到書面的指示，而不是透過電話溝通。
in writing (prepositional phrase)
Eitan needed the agreement in writing before he would sign the contract.
Eitan 要求在簽約前先拿到書面的協議。
The landlord agreed to confirm the changes in writing after the phone call.
房東在電話中同意之後以書面確認變更事項。
Having the job offer in writing gave Hyun peace of mind about starting the position.
拿到書面的錄取通知讓 Hyun 對於入職感到安心。
文法句型
put + something + in writing
have + something + in writing
in writing
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the fixed prepositional phrase 'in writing'. This sense does not normally appear as a subject or object outside that phrase.
常見錯誤
7. the published books, essays, and articles of a particular author, treated as a c
文集
某位作者已出版的著作合集
the published books, essays, and articles of a particular author, treated as a collection or body of work
The library has a special section for the writings of Charles Dickens and his contemporaries.
圖書館有一個專門的區域收藏 Charles Dickens 及其同時代作家的文集。
the writings of + person
Élise studied the early writings of the philosopher before his time in exile.
Élise 研究了那位哲學家流亡前的早期文集。
Kofi's university published a collection of scientific writings by Nobel Prize winners.
Kofi 的大學出版了一套諾貝爾獎得主的科學文集。
The anthology brings together the political writings of 20th-century activists from around the world.
這本選集匯集了 20 世紀全球運動人士的政治文集。
Ari discovered a volume of lesser-known writings by the poet in a second-hand bookshop.
Ari 在一家二手書店發現了一本較不為人知的詩人文集。
- collected works
more formal; explicitly suggests a published compilation
- oeuvre
French loanword for the complete body of work by an artist or writer
- output
more neutral term for the total work produced, not necessarily published
文法句型
the writings of + person
possessive + writings
用法筆記
Commonly appears in the plural form 'writings' to refer to collected published works. Distinguish from sense 3 (LITERARY WORKS): this sense specifically refers to works that have been published as books, whereas sense 3 is broader and can include unpublished material.