n.

1. 出版；发行[U]
   The magazine has ceased publication.

   该杂志已经停止出版。

2. 出版物；刊物[C]
   A newspaper is a publication.

   报纸是一种出版物。

3. 发表，宣布，公布[U]
   The wide spread publication of traffic laws helps prevent accidents.

   广泛公布交通法规有助于防止事故的发生。

n.

1. the action or process of publishing something.
2. a book or journal that is published.