cop
cop — 縮寫
1. a written abbreviation for the metal copper, used mainly in scientific or indust
銅
化學元素（符號 Cu）之縮寫
a written abbreviation for the metal copper, used mainly in scientific or industrial contexts.
The wire is made of cop. and has a thickness of 2 mm.
這條電線由銅製成，厚度為 2 毫米。
abbreviation in technical specifications
The label on the pipe reads "cop. 99.9 percent purity."
管線上的標籤寫著「cop. 純度 99.9%」。
The chemistry report listed the metal as cop. with a density of 8.96 g per cm3.
化學報告將該金屬標示為 cop.，密度為每立方公分 8.96 克。
In the materials list, they wrote cop. next to each item made of copper.
在材料清單中，他們在每個銅製品旁邊寫上 cop.。
用法筆記
This abbreviation appears in scientific notes, material labels, and chemical formulas. The full word 'copper' is preferred in ordinary writing.
2. a written abbreviation for the word copulative, referring to a verb or construct
連結的
語法上連接主詞與補語的詞
a written abbreviation for the word copulative, referring to a verb or construction that connects a subject with a subject complement.
The grammar glossary marks linking verbs with 'cop.' for copulative.
這本語法辭典以「cop.」標示連綴動詞。
abbreviation used in grammar glossaries
The linguistics professor wrote cop. in the margin to show a linking verb.
語言學教授在頁邊寫上 cop.，表示該處為連綴動詞。
In the syntax textbook, every copulative verb is labelled as cop. in the examples.
在句法學教科書中，每個連綴動詞在例句裡都標示為 cop.。
The table of verb types uses cop. as a short form for copulative verbs.
動詞類型表使用 cop. 作為連綴動詞的簡寫。
用法筆記
Found mainly in linguistics textbooks, grammar glossaries, and academic papers on syntax.
3. a written abbreviation for the word copy, used in editing, publishing, or busine
副本
文件複製本的書面縮寫
a written abbreviation for the word copy, used in editing, publishing, or business to mean a duplicate or reproduction of a document.
Please send a cop. of the signed form to each office by Friday.
請在星期五前將簽署好的表格副本寄到各辦公室。
abbreviation in office correspondence
The editor wrote 'cop.' in the margin to ask for another version of the page.
編輯在頁邊寫上「cop.」，要求再提供一個版本。
The memo at the bottom of the email said: cop. to all department heads.
電子郵件底部的備註寫道：副本給所有部門主管。
Inês marked the document with cop. so the assistant would make a duplicate.
Inês 在文件上標記 cop.，以便助理複製一份。
用法筆記
Common in editorial markings, office notes, and email shorthand. The full word 'copy' is preferred in formal writing.
4. a written abbreviation for the term copyright, marking the legal ownership of a
版權
著作權保護之書面縮寫
a written abbreviation for the term copyright, marking the legal ownership of a creative work.
The footer of the website reads 'Cop. 2025 Lucas Chen.'
網站頁尾寫著「Cop. 2025 Lucas Chen」。
abbreviation in copyright notices
The copyright symbol is often followed by the abbreviation 'cop.' in legal disclaimers.
版權符號後面常跟著縮寫「cop.」，標示於法律免責聲明中。
The book listed cop. 2024 on the first page to show the copyright year.
這本書在首頁上標示 cop. 2024，以顯示版權年份。
Each image file includes a cop. notice in the metadata.
每個圖檔的中繼資料都包含 cop. 版權聲明。
用法筆記
Appears in copyright notices, page footers, and legal disclaimers, typically alongside the © symbol.
cop — 名詞
1. a police officer — a person whose job is to make sure people follow the law and
警察
執行法律、維護秩序的警務人員（非正式）
a police officer — a person whose job is to make sure people follow the law and to catch people who break it.
A cop stood outside the bank and watched the crowd go by.
一名警察站在銀行外面，觀察著來往的人群。
informal synonym for police officer
Liang asked the cop for directions after getting lost near the market.
Liang 在市場附近迷路後，向警察問路。
The neighbourhood cop knows every child on the street by name.
這區的警察認識街上每一個孩子的名字。
Two cops got out of the car and walked toward the shouting crowd.
兩名警察下了車，走向擁擠的人群。
A local cop helped Adina find her lost dog near the park.
Adina 的狗在公園附近走失，一位當地警察幫她找回來。
- police officer
the neutral, formal term; safe for any context
- copper
British informal slang; older usage, less common today
- officer
used as a respectful form of address when speaking directly to a police officer
用法筆記
This is an informal term. In formal writing or official contexts, use 'police officer' instead. The plural is 'cops'.
常見錯誤
❖ 'The cop arrested the man.' (correct but too informal for a news report). ✅ 'The police officer arrested the man.' — Use 'police officer' in formal writing such as reports or official documents.
2. an abbreviation of 'close of play', referring to the moment when the work day or
下班
工作日或營業日的結束時間
an abbreviation of 'close of play', referring to the moment when the work day or business day finishes.
The report must be on the manager's desk by COP today.
這份報告必須在今天下班前放到經理的桌上。
by COP = by the end of the working day
Liang sent the invoice just before COP on Friday afternoon.
Liang 在星期五下午快下班前寄出了發票。
The deadline for all orders is COP tomorrow, not midnight.
所有訂單的截止時間是明天下班前，不是午夜。
Meera promised to finish the draft before COP and send it to the team.
Meera 承諾在下班前完成草稿並寄給團隊。
- close of business (COB)
the equivalent American term; more formal than COP
- end of day (EOD)
used in both British and American business contexts
文法句型
by COP
before COP
用法筆記
Used mainly in office emails and internal business communication in British English. In American English, 'close of business' (COB) or 'end of day' (EOD) is more common.
常見錯誤
❖ 'I will finish it by close of play today.' (correct but wordy in a casual email). ✅ 'I will finish it by COP today.' — COP is standard shorthand in many British offices.
cop — 動詞
1. to arrest someone — to catch a person believed to have broken the law and take t
逮捕
警察抓捕嫌犯（非正式俗語）
to arrest someone — to catch a person believed to have broken the law and take them to a police station.
The police copped the burglar as he climbed out of a window.
警方在盜纜爬出窗戶時逮捕了他。
active: cops + suspect
Obi was copped for stealing a car and spent the night in a cell.
Obi 因偷車被捕，在拘留所裡待了一整夜。
passive: be copped for [crime]
Detectives copped the suspect near the train station after a short chase.
刑警經過短暫追逐後，在火車站附近逮住了嫌犯。
A shoplifter was copped by security before leaving the mall.
一名順手牵羊的顧客在離開購物中心前被保全逮捕了。
文法句型
cop + noun phrase
often passive: be copped for [crime]
用法筆記
Police slang, heard more in British English than American. The standard formal equivalent is 'arrest'. Frequently used in the passive ('be copped for [crime]').
常見錯誤
❖ 'The officer copped the thief.' (correct but very informal). ✅ 'The officer arrested the thief.' — Use 'arrest' in news reports and official police statements.
2. to receive or get something, especially something unpleasant such as a fine, a p
遭受
得到（通常是不好的事物，如罰單、批評）
to receive or get something, especially something unpleasant such as a fine, a punishment, or criticism.
Élise copped a parking ticket for leaving her car in a loading zone.
Élise 因為把車停在裝卸區而收到了一張停車罰單。
cop + unpleasant thing: fine/ticket
Arjun copped a lot of criticism for showing up late to every meeting.
Arjun 因為每次開會都遲到而遭到了不少批評。
Andrés copped a heavy fine for riding the train without a valid ticket.
Andrés 因為沒有有效車票搭火車而被罰了一筆巨款。
The player copped a three-match ban for arguing with the referee.
那名球員因為和裁判爭論而被禁賽三場。
文法句型
cop + noun phrase
用法筆記
The thing received is almost always negative — a fine, a penalty, criticism, a scolding, or a cold. Not used for receiving gifts, prizes, or good news.
常見錯誤
❖ 'She copped a birthday present from her aunt.' (wrong — positive gifts do not pair with this sense). ✅ 'She copped a speeding ticket on the highway.' — Use only for unwanted things.
3. to quickly take hold of something that is moving or falling, or to grab and catc
抓住
快速抓住或接住某物
to quickly take hold of something that is moving or falling, or to grab and catch something with your hand.
Eshe copped hold of the railing to stop herself from falling down the stairs.
Eshe 抓住了欄杆，才沒有從樓梯上摔下去。
pattern: cop hold of [something]
The goalkeeper copped the ball on the first bounce and held it tight.
守門員在球第一次彈地時接住了球，緊緊抱住。
Luca copped the falling plate just before it hit the kitchen floor.
Luca 在盤子掉到廚房地板前接住了它。
Mira copped her little brother by the arm as he ran toward the busy road.
Mira 抓住弟弟的手臂，因為他正朝著車水馬龍的大馬路跑去。
文法句型
cop + noun phrase
cop hold of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used with 'hold of' (cop hold of something) for emphasis. The object is usually a physical object or a person — not an abstract concept like an idea.
常見錯誤
❖ 'She copped the idea quickly.' (abstract concept does not work here). ✅ 'She copped the rope before it slipped away.' — Use for physical grabbing only.
4. to take something that belongs to someone else, without permission and often in
偷盜
未經許可拿走他人的財物（非正式）
to take something that belongs to someone else, without permission and often in a quick or sneaky way.
Someone copped Defne's phone from her bag while she was on the crowded bus.
有人在擁挤的公車上把 Defne 的手機從她的包包裡偷走了。
cop + stolen item from [location]
The kids copped a few sweets from the jar when the shopkeeper was not looking.
那幾個小孩趁老板不注意，從罐子裡偷了幾顆糖果。
A visitor copped the hotel towel and took it home as a souvenir.
一名客人偷了飯店的毛巾，帶回家當紀念品。
Liang's wallet was copped from his coat pocket during the festival.
Liang 的皮夾在節慶活動期間被人從外套口袋裡偷走了。
文法句型
cop + noun phrase
用法筆記
A casual, slangy way to say 'steal'. Common in British English but may sound dated to younger speakers. The standard alternative 'steal' is safer in most writing.
常見錯誤
❖ 'Someone copped my idea.' (abstract concept — this sense is for physical objects only). ✅ 'Someone copped my bicycle from the shed.' — Use for physical theft only.