WEB文学. literature uk / ˈlɪt.rə.tʃər/ us / ˈlɪt̬.ɚ.ə.tʃɚ/ B1 noun. written artistic works, especially those with a high and lasting artistic value: classical/modern literature 古典/现代文学. lit uk / lɪt/ us / lɪt/ noun. abbreviation for literature: a degree in English Lit 英国文学学位.