written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit
(尤指有传世艺术价值的优秀)文学作品
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a great work of literature .一部伟大的文学作品。
books and writings published on a particular subject
文献
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the literature on environmental epidemiology .环境传染病学的文献。
leaflets and other printed matter used to advertise products or give advice
宣传资料(指为产品做广告或提供某种建议的单页印刷品或小册子)。
"late Middle English (in the sense knowledge of books): via French from Latin