A reproduction, or one example of a book or document To reproduce something or imitate someone's actions Written material prepared for publication or advertising

copy

/ˈkɒpi/ · /ˈkɑːpi/

CEFR level A2Topic EducationWord #1790 in the learning path

副本；一本；一份

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Definitions

n. A reproduction, or one example of a book or document

副本；一本；一份

v. To reproduce something or imitate someone's actions

复制；抄写；模仿

n. Written material prepared for publication or advertising

待刊稿件；广告文案

Example

Please keep a copy of the receipt at home.

请在家里留一份收据副本。

Students should learn to evaluate sources rather than simply copy information from websites into their assignments.

学生应学会评估资料来源，而不是直接把网站信息抄进作业。

Collocations

a copy of
a digital copy
copy and paste
advertising copy

Word family

copier (n.)
copying (n.)
copywriter (n.)

Synonyms

duplicate
reproduce
imitate

Antonyms

original

Usage tip

复数为copies；广告文案义的copy通常不可数。

FAQ

What does copy mean?: A reproduction, or one example of a book or document To reproduce something or imitate someone's actions Written material prepared for publication or advertising
How is copy pronounced?: UK /ˈkɒpi/, US /ˈkɑːpi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.