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单词 copy
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copyverb [ I or T ]

uk/ˈkɒp.i/us/ˈkɑː.pi/

copy verb [ I or T ] (PRODUCE)

A2 to produce something so that it is the same as an original piece of work:

They've copied the basic design from the Japanese model and added a few of their own refinements.
Patricia's going to copy her novel onto a flash drive and send it to me.
disapproving He was always copying from/off other students (= cheating by copying), but never got caught.

More examples

  • They've copied the basic design from the Japanese model and added a few of their own refinements.
  • She cheated in the test by copying from the boy in front.
  • All authors need to be wary of inadvertent copying of other people's ideas.
  • Make sure the file you're copying to is open before you click 'Paste'.
  • She tried to copy the actress's clothes.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Copying and copies

  • ape
  • blueprint
  • carbon copy
  • carbon paper
  • co-opt
  • derivative
  • imitate
  • imitation
  • imitative
  • imitator
  • impersonate
  • leaf
  • pirate
  • plagiarize
  • recreate
  • reinvent
  • replica
  • reproduce
  • reproduction
  • simulation

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copy verb [ I or T ] (BEHAVE)

B2 to behave, dress, speak, etc. in a way that is intended to be like someone else, for example, because you admire that person:

He tends to copy his brother in the way he dresses.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Copying and copies

  • ape
  • blueprint
  • carbon copy
  • carbon paper
  • co-opt
  • derivative
  • imitate
  • imitation
  • imitative
  • imitator
  • impersonate
  • leaf
  • pirate
  • plagiarize
  • recreate
  • reinvent
  • replica
  • reproduce
  • reproduction
  • simulation

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copy and paste

If you copy and paste something on a computer screen, you move it from one area to another.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Computer concepts

  • aeroplane mode
  • airplane mode
  • atomicity
  • augmented reality
  • back end
  • clone
  • cloud
  • corruption
  • default to sth
  • desktop
  • electronic
  • gigabyte
  • GUI
  • reboot
  • template
  • tuple
  • virtual
  • virtually
  • web hosting
  • what you see is what you get idiom

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Operating computers

Phrasal verb(s)

copy sth down
copy sb in
copy sth out

copynoun

uk/ˈkɒp.i/us/ˈkɑː.pi/

copy noun (VERSION)

B1 [ C ] something that has been made to be exactly like something else:

This painting is only a copy - the original hangs in the Louvre.
I always keep a copy of any official or important letters that I send off.
Could you make a copy of (= use a special machine to copy) this for tomorrow's meeting, please?

B2 [ C ] a single book, newspaper, record, or other printed or recorded text of which many have been produced:

The library has copies of all the national and local newspapers.

More examples

  • We enclose a copy of our latest brochure, with our compliments.
  • Would you make a copy for everybody in the office and a few extra ones for the visitors.
  • Could you print out a copy of that letter for me?
  • I'd really like a copy of the photograph - could you send me one?
  • I seem to have acquired two copies of this book.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Copying and copies

  • ape
  • blueprint
  • carbon copy
  • carbon paper
  • co-opt
  • derivative
  • imitate
  • imitation
  • imitative
  • imitator
  • impersonate
  • leaf
  • pirate
  • plagiarize
  • recreate
  • reinvent
  • replica
  • reproduce
  • reproduction
  • simulation

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Samples and examples

copy noun (TEXT)

[ U ] written text that is to be printed, or text that is intended to help with the sale of a product:

We need someone who can write good copy for our publicity department.

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Publishing: printing & word processing

  • bed
  • bold
  • Braille
  • bullet
  • bullet point
  • CMYK
  • indentation
  • inline
  • intaglio printing
  • italic
  • italicize
  • landscape
  • plate
  • printer
  • publication
  • publish
  • put sth to bed idiom
  • reissue
  • reprint
  • stamp

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Advertising and marketing

copynoun

uk/ˈkɒpi/us

[ C ] COMMERCE a single book, newspaper, CD, or other printed or recorded product, of which many have been produced:

The 600-page volume has become an instant hit, selling 250,000 copies since its publication in October.
a copy of sth Order your copy of her new album today!
The company is offering a free copy of their anti-virus software.

[ C ] a document or other printed material that is exactly the same as another one, produced, for example, by using a photocopier or printing it more than once from a computer:

Enclosed is a signed copy of the contract.
make/take a copy I will need to take a copy of your passport.

[ C ] IT a computer file, document, etc. that is created to be exactly the same as another one:

Before working on the file, make a copy and save it in another folder.

[ C ] COMMERCE a product that is made to look the same as another product, especially illegally:

If you look closely at the label, you can tell it's a copy.
The factories were for making illegal copies of software, CDs, and DVDs.
Compare
bootleg
pirate

[ U ] MARKETING the words used in advertising to help sell a product:

The advertising copy is tested with consumer surveys.

[ U ] writing that is going to be printed in a book, magazine, etc.:

The copy will be checked several times before publication.

See also

advance copy
body copy
carbon copy
certified copy
hard copy
knocking copy
office copy
top copy

copyverb [ T ]

uk/ˈkɒpi/us

to make a copy of a letter, document, etc.:

He was asked to copy the documents to keep on record.
copy sth to sb The report was copied to all the senior members of the department.

IT to make a copy of a computer file, document, email, etc.:

Copy the files and put them in a new folder.
copy sth to sb Every email I send out, I also copy to my boss.
copy and paste

IT to make a copy of something on a computer screen and put it in a different place in a document or in a new document, file, or directory:

Copy and paste the text from the box into a word processor document.

to use someone else's idea, design, etc., often illegally:

It is a system that works well and that others can copy.

Phrasal verb(s)

copy sb in
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