literature

英 [ˈlɪtrətʃə(r)]

美 [ˈlɪtrətʃər]

n.  文学; 文学作品; (某学科的)文献，著作，资料

复数：literatures　

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Oxford 3000 / Collins.3 / BNC.1766 / COCA.1549

牛津词典

noun

• 文学；文学作品
  pieces of writing that are valued as works of art, especially novels, plays and poems (in contrast to technical books and newspapers, magazines, etc.)
  1. French literature
     法国文学
  2. great works of literature
     文学巨著
• （某学科的）文献，著作，资料
  pieces of writing or printed information on a particular subject
  1. I've read all the available literature on keeping rabbits.
     我阅读了我能找到的养兔的全部资料。
  2. sales literature
     推销商品的宣传资料

柯林斯词典

• N-VAR 文学；文学作品
  Novels, plays, and poetry are referred to asliterature, especially when they are considered to be good or important.
  1. ...classic works of literature.
     文学经典
  2. ...a Professor of English Literature...
     英国文学教授
  3. It may not be great literature but it certainly had me riveted!...
     这可能不算伟大的文学作品，但它无疑深深地吸引了我！
  4. The book explores the connection between American ethnic and regional literatures.
     这本书探讨了美国族裔文学与地区文学之间的关系。
• N-UNCOUNT （某一学科的）著述，文献，图书资料
  The literatureon a particular subject of study is all the books and articles that have been published about it.
  1. The literature on immigration policy is almost unrelievedly critical of the state...
     关于移民政策方面的著述几乎总是会一成不变地批评政府。
  2. This work is documented in the scientific literature.
     这一著作被列为科学文献。
• N-UNCOUNT 印刷品；宣传品
  Literatureis written information produced by people who want to sell you something or give you advice.
  1. I am sending you literature from two other companies that provide a similar service...
     我把另外两家提供类似服务的公司的宣传资料发给你。
  2. Some companies have toned down the claims on their promotional literature.
     一些公司已降低了宣传资料中标榜之词的调门。

英英释义

noun

• the profession or art of a writer
  1. her place in literature is secure
• the humanistic study of a body of literature
  1. he took a course in Russian lit
  Synonym:lit
• creative writing of recognized artistic value
• published writings in a particular style on a particular subject
  1. the technical literature
  2. one aspect of Waterloo has not yet been treated in the literature

双语例句

• He studies classical literature, but also takes an interest in history.
  他专攻古典文学，旁及历史。
• The subject boasts of an extensive literature.
  这门学科的文献极为丰富。
• She is very fond of Chinese classical literature and has spent some time reading Tang and Song poetry, etc.
  她很喜欢中国古典文学，诸如唐诗、宋词等都涉猎过。
• She belonged to a high-minded group of ladies who met and discussed Works of Literature.
  她属于那群道德高尚的女性，她们会聚在一起讨论文学作品。
• No reference to their existence appears in any literature of the period.
  这一时期的文学作品中都没有提及他们的存在。
• He cared not a whit for the social, political or moral aspects of literature
  他毫不在乎文学的社会、政治或道德层面。
• Some companies have toned down the claims on their promotional literature.
  一些公司已降低了宣传资料中标榜之词的调门。
• At university, Taylor had fallen in with a small clique of literature students.
  在大学里，泰勒曾经频繁参与一个文学小团体的活动。
• The book is an invaluable aid to teachers of literature
  这本书对于教授文学的老师来说帮助非常大。
• One's appreciation of literature depends on one's level of aesthetic knowledge.
  一个人对文学作品的欣赏能力，取决于他的艺术修养。