n.识字的人;受过教育的人;博学的人
adj.有读写能力的;博学的;优美的;精通文学的
Though nearly twenty he was barely literate. 他都快二十了,还是睁眼瞎子。
Every literate person should read this book. 凡有文化的人都该一读此书。
Becoming computer literate can be frustrating. 学习电脑是很折磨人的事。
用作形容词 (adj.)I think everyone should be literate. 我认为人人都应该能读会写。
All members of his family are literate. 他家里的人都有文化修养。