reading
noun uk/ˈriː.dɪŋ/ us/ˈriː.dɪŋ/
(WRITTEN TEXT)
A1 [ U ]读，阅读;读书
the skill or activity of getting information from books
Reading and tennis are my favourite pastimes. 我最喜欢的业余爱好就是读书和打网球。
The diaries make good (bedtime) reading (= are good to read (in bed at night)). （睡前在床上）读一读这些日记是很好的消遣。
These books are compulsory/required reading for students of architecture. 这些是主修建筑学的学生的必读书目。
C2 [ C ]（尤指文学著作的）读书会，朗诵会
an occasion when something written, especially a work of literature, is spoken to an audience
The society often arranges poetry readings and musical evenings. 该社团经常筹划诗歌朗诵会和音乐晚会。
- More examples
- I wish I could find (the) time to do more reading.
- I do a lot of reading in my free time.
- I want some light reading for the summer holidays - a romance or something.
- Students are expected to do some background reading before the course starts.
- The school uses a combination of modern and traditional methods for teaching reading.
(UNDERSTANDING)
[ C ]理解方法;解读方法;解释
the way in which you understand something
My reading of the situation is that John wanted any excuse to resign. 我对形势的看法是，约翰正在寻找理由辞职。
(PARLIAMENT)
[ C ]（议会批准新法律前的）宣读;（新法律在议会三读阶段中的任何）一读
In a parliament, a reading of a new law is one of the stages of discussion before it is approved
The Housing Bill was given its second reading in Parliament today. 住宅法案今天在议会进行二读。
(MEASUREMENT)
[ C ]读数（一件测量设备所显示的数字或量值）
the number or amount that a piece of measuring equipment shows
a thermometer reading 温度计读数