reading

Describes something suitable or intended for reading, such as material or matter.

ruОписывает что-либо подходящее или предназначенное для чтения, такое как материал или текст.esDescribe algo adecuado o destinado para la lectura, como material o texto, o relacionado con la actividad de leer.frQui sert à la lecture ou qui peut être lu, en parlant d'un texte, d'un document ou d'un contenu destiné à être parcouru par les yeux.deBezeichnet etwas, das zum Lesen geeignet oder dafür bestimmt ist, wie Material oder Texte; auch bezogen auf das Lesen betreffend.ptDescreve algo adequado ou destinado à leitura, como material ou texto.zh形容适合阅读或用于阅读的，如阅读材料或文本。arيصف شيئًا صالحًا أو مخصصًا للقراءة، مثل مادة أو نص.

1. Suitable for reading B1 formal

   Designed or intended for reading, often referring to materials like books or documents.

   • The library has a collection of light reading materials.
   • This is easy reading for children.
   • She prefers reading books over watching TV.

   ruДля чтенияespara lectura / de lecturafrapte à la lecturedeZum LesenptPara leiturazh阅读用的arلِلْقِراءة

   Synonyms: legiblereadable

2. Measurement from a gauge B2 formal

   The value shown on an instrument or meter.

   • The thermometer reading was 38 degrees.
   • Check the speedometer reading before driving.
   • The blood pressure reading was normal.

   ruПоказание прибораeslectura de un instrumentofrLecture d'un instrumentdeMesswert am MessgerätptLeitura de instrumentozh读数arقراءة الجهاز

   Synonyms: figureindicationmeasurementvalue

• more reading comparative form
• most reading superlative form

uncountable

A noun referring to the action or activity of reading written or printed matter silently or aloud.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие или процесс чтения текстов, написанных или напечатанных, про себя или вслух.esSustantivo que designa la acción o el proceso de leer textos escritos o impresos, ya sea en silencio o en voz alta; también puede referirse a una obra o pasaje leído, o a una interpretación de algo.frNom désignant l'action ou le processus de lire des textes écrits ou imprimés, silencieusement ou à voix haute, ainsi que le résultat de cette activité.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung oder den Prozess des Lesens von geschriebenen oder gedruckten Texten bezeichnet, sei es still oder laut. Es kann auch eine Lesung, eine Vorlesung oder die Interpretation eines Textes meinen.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação ou o processo de ler textos escritos ou impressos, em silêncio ou em voz alta. Também pode se referir a uma leitura específica, como uma palestra ou apresentação, ou ao ato de examinar e interpretar algo.zh名词，指阅读或朗读书面文字的行为或过程；也指阅读材料、读物或从阅读中获得的学识。arاسم يدل على فعل أو عملية قراءة النصوص المكتوبة أو المطبوعة، سواء كانت صامتة أو جهرية، كما يدل على المادة المقروءة أو الجلسة أو المناسبة التي يُقرأ فيها، وقد يشير إلى تفسير أو فهم للنص.

1. Act of reading A1 formal

   The activity of looking at and understanding written or printed words.

   • Reading books improves your vocabulary.
   • She enjoys reading novels in the evening.
   • His reading speed is very fast.

   ruЧтениеesActo de leerfrLecturedeLesenptLeiturazh阅读arالقراءة

   Synonyms: browseexaminationperusalscanstudy

2. Interpretation B2 formal

   The way in which something written or spoken is understood or interpreted.

   • The poem has many possible readings.
   • His reading of the situation was completely wrong.
   • The critic offered a new reading of the classic novel.

   ruИнтерпретацияesinterpretación de un textofrlecture / interprétationdeInterpretationptInterpretaçãozh解读arتفسير

   Synonyms: accountanalysisconstrualexegesisexplanationinterpretationrenderingunderstandingversion

   Antonyms: misreading

3. Public performance B2 formal

   An event where someone reads aloud from a book or their own writing.

   • The author gave a reading from her new book.
   • Poetry readings are popular at the local cafe.
   • He attended a dramatic reading of the play.

   ruЧтение вслухesLectura públicafrlecture publiquedeLesungptLeitura públicazh朗读会arقراءة علنية

   Synonyms: performancerecitalrecitation

4. Measurement B1 formal scientific

   A figure obtained from a measuring instrument.

   • The thermometer showed a reading of 38 degrees.
   • Check the meter reading before you leave.
   • The speedometer reading was 120 km/h.

   ruПоказаниеeslectura (de un instrumento)frLecture (d'un instrument de mesure)deMesswertptLeiturazh读数arقراءة

   Synonyms: countfigureindicationmeasurementregistervalue

• readings plural form
• readings' possessive plural form
• reading's possessive singular form

irregular verb

A verb used to indicate the act of looking at and comprehending the meaning of written or printed matter.

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие по взгляду на письменный или печатный текст и пониманию его смысла.esVerbo que denota la acción de mirar un texto escrito o impreso y comprender su significado. También puede referirse a interpretar algo, como leer una situación o leer en voz alta.frVerbe désignant l'action de regarder un texte écrit ou imprimé pour en comprendre le sens.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, einen geschriebenen oder gedruckten Text mit den Augen wahrzunehmen und seinen Sinn zu erfassen; auch lesend lernen oder durch Lesen Informationen aufnehmen.ptVerbo que designa a ação de olhar para um texto escrito ou impresso e compreender o seu sentido.zh表示看书面或印刷的文字并理解其意义的动词；也泛指阅读、读书、理解文字内容。arفعل يدل على النظر في نص مكتوب أو مطبوع وفهم معناه. ويشمل أيضًا تتبع الكلمات وإدراك مضمونها، والاطلاع على المكتوب لمعرفته.

1. To look at and understand written text A1 formal

   To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed words.

   • She reads a book every night before bed.
   • Can you read this sign for me?
   • He reads the newspaper every morning.

   ruЧитатьesleerfrliredeLesenptLerzh阅读arقرأ

   Synonyms: decipherperusescrutinizestudy

2. To interpret or understand B1 formal

   To understand the meaning of something, such as a situation or expression.

   • I can read his mind from his facial expression.
   • She reads the situation well and knows what to do.
   • The teacher reads the students' reactions carefully.

   ruПониматьesinterpretar o entenderfrinterpréter, comprendredeDeutenptInterpretarzh理解arيفهم المعنى

   Synonyms: comprehendconstruedecipherdiscerninterpretperceiveseetakeunderstand

   Antonyms: misinterpretmisreadmistakemisunderstand

3. To perform aloud A2 formal

   To say the words of a text aloud.

   • He read the poem to the class.
   • Please read the instructions out loud.
   • She read her speech confidently at the event.

   ruЧитать вслухesleer en voz altafrLire à voix hautedeVorlesenptLer em voz altazh朗读arقرأ بصوت مسموع

   Synonyms: declaimdeliverread-outrecite

4. To indicate (instruments) B2 formal

   To show a particular measurement or value on a gauge or instrument.

   • The thermometer reads 30 degrees Celsius.
   • The speedometer reads 60 miles per hour.
   • The meter reads zero when it's off.

   ruПоказывать (приборы)esmarcar (instrumentos)frindiquer (pour un instrument de mesure)deAnzeigen (Messgeräte)ptIndicar (instrumentos)zh显示（仪器）arيشير إلى قيمة (الأجهزة)

   Synonyms: displayindicaterecordregistershow

• read past participle
• read past simple
• reading present participle
• reads third person singular