| 词组 | reading |
| 释义 | reading /ˈriːdɪŋ/ noun the activity of reading, or things that you readphrasesdo some reading/a lot of reading etc I’ve done some reading on the subject. | Did you do any reading while you were on vacation?do some background reading (=read about something in order to get basic information about it) It is important to do some background reading before buying a pet.sth makes interesting/uncomfortable etc reading (=it is interesting, uncomfortable etc to read) The report makes interesting reading.sth is essential reading (=you must read it) This book is essential reading for every voter.sth is recommended reading (=you should read it) The book is recommended reading for all gardeners.sb has a reading age of 8/11/15 etc (=he or she has the same reading ability as an average child of 8, 11 etc) Thirty seven per cent of the prison population have a reading age of under 11.reading + nounsreading ability The test is designed to measure children’s reading ability.reading skills She has poor reading skills.reading glasses He put on his reading glasses and looked at the letter.reading material/matter (=things to read) You will find magazines and other reading matter in the waiting room.a reading list (=a list of things that you need to read, especially for a course) Their teacher has given them a reading list.adjectiveslight reading (=something that is easy and enjoyable to read) I took some light reading on holiday with me.extensive reading (=reading a lot of books, so that you have a lot of knowledge) Because of his extensive reading, he knew a lot about the topic.sb’s favourite reading BrE sb’s favorite reading AmE The novels of Charles Dickens were his favourite reading.further reading (=other related things you can read) The book contains plenty of suggestions for further reading.nouns + readingbedtime reading This story is too scary to make good bedtime reading.holiday reading My holiday reading tends to be biographies. |
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