n.

1. 文学；文学作品[U][C]
   He majors in Russian literature.

   他主修俄罗斯文学。

2. 文献，图书资料[U][C]
   She went through the literature on the subject.

   她查阅有关此问题的资料。

3. 【口】印刷品[U]
4. 写作（业）[U]

n.

1. written works, especially those regarded as having artistic merit.
2. books and writings on a particular subject.
3. promotional or advisory leaflets and other material.