manuscript

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man·u·script /ˈmænjəskrɪpt/ noun [countable] 1 TCNa book or piece of writing before it is printed 手稿，底稿in manuscript I read his novel in manuscript. 我读过他的小说手稿。 Unfortunately, parts of the original manuscript have been lost. 遗憾的是，部分原始手稿丢失了。2 ALa book or document written by hand before printing was invented 手抄本，手写本 a fine collection of medieval manuscripts 一批珍贵的中世纪手抄本收藏品

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manuscript• We were shown some of the ancient manuscripts and rare books that are kept in the British Library.• ancient manuscripts• The finished manuscript was sent to the publisher on 3 January.• The books were in manuscript and the text was interspersed with lively pen-and-ink sketches.• He gathered up the music manuscript into a tidy pile and put his pencil slant-wise across the top.• This did not deter him, as, between 1980 and 1984, he completed over 400 pages of manuscript.• All Kingston's original manuscripts were lost in the fire.• Among the first to see the manuscript were two of his colleagues, journalist Dontun Adebayo and editor Steve Pope.• Just the chance to transcribe the manuscripts was the most fantastic luck, the greatest thing that's ever happened to me.• Back went the manuscripts to other editors.• Dear Professor Doctor: Your manuscript is safe.Origin manuscript (1500-1600) Latin manu scriptus “written by hand”