n.

1. 出版；發行[U]
   The magazine has ceased publication.

   該雜誌已經停止出版。

2. 出版物；刊物[C]
   A newspaper is a publication.

   報紙是一種出版物。

3. 發表，宣布，公布[U]
   The wide spread publication of traffic laws helps prevent accidents.

   廣泛公布交通法規有助於防止事故的發生。

n.

1. the action or process of publishing something.
2. a book or journal that is published.