literacy

名词 literacy:

1. the ability to read and write

1. Mass literacy was only possible after the invention of printing.
   发明了印刷术后文化教育才得以普及。

lit.er.a.cy

n.（名词）
The condition or quality of being literate, especially the ability to read and write.See Usage Note at literate
读写能力：识字、尤指会读写的状态或性质参见 literate