reading
reading — 名詞
1. the activity of looking at written words and understanding their meaning, especi
閱讀
看文字並理解其意義的活動
the activity of looking at written words and understanding their meaning, especially as a skill or a regular hobby
Hannah spends most of her free time doing light reading before bed.
Hannah 睡前大多在進行輕鬆的閱讀。
collocation: light reading
The school placed a strong emphasis on reading and writing from an early age.
那所學校從很小的年紀就非常重視閱讀和寫作。
Faisal's English has improved a lot through wide reading of novels and news articles.
Faisal 透過大量閱讀小說和新聞，英文進步了很多。
A comfortable chair and good lighting make reading much more enjoyable.
一張舒服的椅子和充足的光線能讓閱讀更加愉快。
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense — you say 'I enjoy reading', not 'a reading'.
常見錯誤
2. an event where a piece of writing, especially a poem or a passage from a book, i
朗讀會
公開朗讀文學作品的場合
an event where a piece of writing, especially a poem or a passage from a book, is read aloud to an audience
The poet gave a moving reading of her latest work at the Manchester literature festival.
那位詩人在曼徹斯特文學節上動人地朗讀了她最新的作品。
give + a reading
Ada signed up for the open-mic poetry reading at the local café next Thursday.
Ada 報名參加了下週四在當地咖啡館舉辦的開放式詩歌朗讀會。
Eleni attended a dramatic reading of the play in Birmingham last month.
Eleni 上個月在伯明罕參加了一場戲劇朗讀會。
Defne’s short story was chosen for a reading at the library open day.
Defne 的短篇小說被選中在圖書館開放日進行朗讀。
- recital
often refers to a musical performance or a poetry-reading event
- performance
broader term; a reading is one type of performance
3. a particular way of understanding or explaining a written text, a situation, or
解讀
對文本或局勢的理解方式
a particular way of understanding or explaining a written text, a situation, or a set of events
The critic offered a fresh reading of the novel that focused on its environmental themes.
那位評論家對這部小說提出了全新的解讀，聚焦於其中的環保主題。
offered a reading of [text]
My reading of the situation is that both sides want to avoid a long dispute.
我對當前局勢的解讀是，雙方都想避免曠日持久的糾紛。
my reading of [situation/event]
There are several possible readings of the data, and we should not jump to conclusions.
這筆資料有多種可能的解讀方式，我們不應急著下結論。
Sirin found a Marxist reading of the poem especially convincing during her seminar.
Sirin 在課堂討論中發現，馬克思主義式的解讀特別有說服力。
- interpretation
almost identical to this sense; 'reading' often carries a slightly more subjective tone
- version
emphasises a particular account or perspective on events
- understanding
broader; can refer to general comprehension rather than a specific viewpoint
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of + [text/situation/event]'. The adjective 'personal' is common: 'my personal reading of the facts'.
常見錯誤
4. one of the formal stages in a parliament where a proposed new law is discussed a
法案審議
議會中討論新法案的正式階段
one of the formal stages in a parliament where a proposed new law is discussed and considered before it can be approved
The bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons by a narrow majority.
該法案在英國下議院以些微多數通過了二讀。
second reading / first reading / third reading
Heloísa watched the first reading of the housing bill from the public gallery.
Heloísa 從公眾旁聽席觀看了住宅法案的一讀程序。
Élise explained that the education bill would face its third reading next month.
Élise 解釋說，教育法案將於下個月進行三讀。
Opposition MPs forced a vote during the second reading of the transport bill.
反對黨國會議員在運輸法案二讀時要求進行表決。
用法筆記
Countable and typically used with an ordinal number (first, second, third reading). This usage is primarily British — other parliaments may use different terms for similar procedures.
5. the number or value shown on a measuring instrument such as a thermometer, a met
讀數
測量儀器顯示的數值
the number or value shown on a measuring instrument such as a thermometer, a meter, or a gauge
The temperature reading on the thermometer reached a record 39 degrees in London.
倫敦的溫度計讀數達到了破紀錄的 39 度。
temperature reading / [instrument] reading
Rachid checked the gas meter reading before submitting it to the utility company.
Rachid 在提交瓦斯度數之前先確認了讀數。
The mechanic took a reading from the engine diagnostic tool to find the fault.
技師從引擎診斷工具上取得讀數，以便找出故障原因。
Yuna noted that the readings had been steady all week, which was a good sign.
Yuna 注意到整週的讀數都很穩定，這是個好跡象。
- measurement
the process of measuring; a 'reading' is the specific result shown at one moment
- figure
less technical; any displayed number
- indication
formal; what the instrument tells you
6. written texts or publications that people read or that are suggested for a parti
讀物
供人閱讀的書籍或文章
written texts or publications that people read or that are suggested for a particular purpose
The teacher gave us a list of recommended reading before the start of term.
老師在學期開始前給了我們一份推薦讀物清單。
recommended reading
Maeve packed some light reading for the train journey to Edinburgh.
Maeve 為前往愛丁堡的火車行程準備了一些輕鬆的讀物。
collocation: light reading
This textbook is essential reading for anyone studying modern British history.
這本教科書是任何學習英國現代史的人必讀的讀物。
Gabriela grabbed a stack of holiday reading from the airport bookshop.
Gabriela 在機場書店買了一疊度假讀物。
- texts
broader term; includes any written content, not necessarily intended for reading enjoyment
- literature
more formal; often refers to scholarly or artistic writing
用法筆記
Uncountable here — you say 'some reading', not 'a reading', when referring to material rather than an event. Countable when referring to a specific text ('a reading from Shakespeare').
7. a brief passage taken from a holy book and read aloud during a worship service
經文
宗教儀式中朗讀的聖典段落
a brief passage taken from a holy book and read aloud during a worship service
The vicar chose a reading from the Gospel of John for the Sunday service.
牧師在週日禮拜中選讀了一段約翰福音的經文。
a reading from [holy text]
Heather's grandmother always did the Bible reading at the family Christmas gathering.
Heather 的祖母總是在家庭聖誕聚會中負責朗讀聖經經文。
Each morning service begins with two readings from the Old and New Testaments.
每場晨間禮拜都以舊約和新約各一段經文開始。
The imam led the congregation through a reading from the Quran during evening prayer.
伊瑪目在晚禱中帶領會眾朗讀了一段古蘭經的經文。
用法筆記
Countable: 'a reading', 'two readings'. Often followed by 'from' (a reading from the Quran / the Torah / the Bible).