Old English writing "action of forming letters and characters," verbal noun from write (v.). From c. 1200 as "text; body of poetry, narrative, etc. in written form; written material." From c. 1300 as "a particular text;" mid-14c. as "act of composing a written text." From late 14c. as "craft of writing;" also "one's own handwriting or penmanship." Also late 14c. as "act of sending a letter; a letter, message." Writing-desk is from 1610s.
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1. His remedial teacher sees signs of progress in his reading and writing.
他的辅导教师发现了他在阅读和写作方面进步的迹象。
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2. They will concentrate on teaching the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic.
他们将集中教授阅读、写作和算术基础知识。
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3. I supported us by writing bilge for women's magazines.
我胡乱给女性杂志写点东西，维持我们的生计。
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4. Jill was starting to get some freelance writing jobs from trade magazines.
吉尔开始从一些行业杂志接点自由撰稿的活儿。
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5. He could imitate in speech or writing most of those he admired.
