literature

1. N-VAR Novels, plays, and poetry are referred to as literature, especially when they are considered to be good or important. 文学

...classic works of literature. …古典文学作品。

I have spent my life getting to know diverse literatures of different epochs. 我花费一生时间来逐渐了解不同时代形形色色的文学。

2. N-UNCOUNT Theliterature on a particular subject of study is all the books and articles that have been published about it. 文献

...the literature on immigration policy. …关于外来移民政策的文献。

3. N-UNCOUNT Literature is written information produced by people who want to sell you something or give you advice. 印刷品

I am sending you literature from two other companies that provide a similar service. 我在给你邮寄来自另外两家提供类似服务的公司的宣传单。