literary fiction

短语

发音

UK /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəɹi ˌfɪk(t)ʃən/
UK /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹi ˌfɪk(t)ʃən/
US /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹɛɹi ˌfɪk(t)ʃən/

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Any work of fiction regarded as having literary merit.

    不可数

    I don't think "A is for Apple" qualifies as literary fiction.

  2. 2.

    Fiction lacking speculative elements and centred on character and theme.

    不可数

    While she usually reads science fiction, she also enjoys literary fiction.