What does copyright mean?

the legal right to control copying and use of creative work to secure copyright protection for a creative work

How is copyright pronounced?

UK /ˈkɒpiraɪt/, US /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/.

/ˈkɒpiraɪt/ · /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/

CEFR level B2Topic MediaWord #4007 in the learning path

版权；著作权

n. the legal right to control copying and use of creative work

版权；著作权

v. to secure copyright protection for a creative work

为……取得版权保护

Check the copyright before using that photo on your website.

在网站上使用那张照片前，先查清它的版权情况。

Copyright laws aim to protect creators while allowing certain uses of their work for education and research.

版权法旨在保护创作者，同时允许出于教育和研究目的以某些方式使用其作品。

版权是copyright；专利权是patent，勿混用。

What does copyright mean?: the legal right to control copying and use of creative work to secure copyright protection for a creative work
How is copyright pronounced?: UK /ˈkɒpiraɪt/, US /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.