infringement
/ɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5852 in the learning path
侵犯；违反
Definitions
n. An action that breaks a law or violates someone's rights.
侵犯；违反
Example
Copying that photograph without permission could be copyright infringement.
未经许可复制那张照片可能侵犯版权。
Governments should protect creative workers by imposing appropriate penalties for the infringement of intellectual property rights.
政府应对侵犯知识产权的行为施以适当处罚，以保护创作者。
Collocations
- copyright infringement
- patent infringement
- infringement of rights
Word family
- infringe (v.)
Synonyms
- violation
- breach
Usage tip
常接of；infringement of rights指侵犯权利。
FAQ
- What does infringement mean?
- An action that breaks a law or violates someone's rights.
- How is infringement pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/, US /ɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
