reading

• 形容适合阅读或用于阅读的，如阅读材料或文本。

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

1. Suitable for readingB1formal

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

   阅读用的

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

   同义词legiblereadable

2. Measurement from a gaugeB2formal

   The value shown on an instrument or meter.

   读数

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

   同义词figureindicationmeasurementvalue

• 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。

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

不可数

1. Act of readingA1formal

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

   阅读

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

   同义词browseexaminationperusalscanstudy

2. InterpretationB2formal

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

   解读

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

   同义词accountanalysisconstrualexegesisexplanationinterpretationrenderingunderstandingversion

   反义词misreading

3. Public performanceB2formal

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

   朗读会

   • 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.

   同义词performancerecitalrecitation

4. MeasurementB1formalscientific

   A figure obtained from a measuring instrument.

   读数

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

   同义词countfigureindicationmeasurementregistervalue

• 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。

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

不规则动词

1. To look at and understand written textA1formal

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

   阅读

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

   同义词decipherperusescrutinizestudy

2. To interpret or understandB1formal

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

   理解

   • 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.

   同义词comprehendconstruedecipherdiscerninterpretperceiveseetakeunderstand

   反义词misinterpretmisreadmistakemisunderstand

3. To perform aloudA2formal

   To say the words of a text aloud.

   朗读

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

   同义词declaimdeliverread-outrecite

4. To indicate (instruments)B2formal

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

   显示（仪器）

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

   同义词displayindicaterecordregistershow