/,pʌblɪ'keɪʃn; ,pʌblɪ`keʃən/
n
1 (a) [U] action of making a book or periodical, available to the public 出版; 刊行
*the date of publication 出版日期
* It was clear, even before publication, that the book would be a success. 该书将驰誉天下, 这一点甚至在出版发行以前就已十分清楚.
(b) [C] book, periodical, etc that is published 出版物
*There are many publications on the subject. 关于这一问题的出版物有很多.
2 [U] action of making sth known to the public 发表; 公布
*publication of the exam results 考试成绩的公布
* The government have delayed publication of the trade figures. 政府已将贸易统计数字延後公布.

n
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: French;Origin:Latin publicare; PUBLISH]
[U]
the process of printing a book, magazine etc and offering it for sale
→publishpublication of
　She was in England for the publication of her new book.
for publication
(=intended to be published)
　He spent his holiday writing reviews for publication.
[C]
a book, magazine etc
　He was the author of 70 major scientific publications.
　a weekly publication
[U]
when information is printed in a book, magazine etc so that the public can read it
→publishpublication of
　the publication of the company's annual results