1.(短篇论著) essay; article: 一篇批评文章 a critical essay2.(著作) literary works; writings: 有许多关于英语阅读教学方面的文章。 There are a lot of writings dealing with the teaching of English reading.3.(暗含的意思) hidden meaning; implied meaning: 其中大有文章。 There is a lot behind all this.; Thereby hangs a tale.