lettering

• 指书写或绘制字母、文字或符号的过程、艺术或风格，常用于设计、标牌或书法之中。

A noun referring to the process, art, or style of writing or drawing letters, words, or symbols, often used in design, signage, or calligraphy.

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1. Written or printed charactersB2formal

   The process or art of drawing, writing, or printing letters, especially in a decorative or stylized manner.

   字体设计

   • The sign was designed with elegant gold lettering.
   • She studied calligraphy and hand lettering for years.
   • The lettering on the old manuscript was barely legible.

   同义词calligraphyinscriptiontypography

2. Letters collectivelyB1formal

   The letters that are written or printed on something, considered as a whole.

   字体

   • The lettering on the monument was worn by time.
   • The book's cover featured bold, red lettering.
   • The artist added intricate lettering to the poster.

   同义词printscripttextwriting

• 动词，指书写或印上字母，或用字母标记、标注。

A verb used to indicate the act of writing or inscribing letters, or marking with letters.

1. Write or inscribe lettersB2formal

   To write or print letters on a surface, often in a decorative or formal manner.

   书写字母

   • The artist lettered the sign by hand.
   • She lettered the title of the poster in gold ink.
   • He carefully lettered the invitation cards.

   同义词emblazonengrossinscribelabelmarkprintwrite

2. Earn a letter in sportsB2informalamerican

   To receive a varsity letter as an award for participation in a school sport.

   获得校队荣誉标志

   • He lettered in football and basketball during high school.
   • She lettered in track and field for three years.
   • Many students lettered in multiple sports.