copy
copy — 動詞
1. to create a new item that matches an existing piece of work, such as a painting,
仿製；複製
製作與原件完全相同的物品
to create a new item that matches an existing piece of work, such as a painting, document, or melody, so that both look or sound alike
Ayesha copied the painting by Van Gogh for her art class project.
Ayesha 為了她的美術課作業，仿製了梵谷的畫作。
copy + direct object (what is copied)
The library lets visitors copy old newspaper pages using special equipment.
圖書館讓訪客使用特殊設備複製舊報紙的頁面。
That folk song was copied from an old tune that farmers sang in the 1800s.
那首民謠是從十九世紀農夫唱的古老曲調複製過來的。
Lakan copied the recipe from his grandmother's notebook before she passed away.
Lakan 從祖母的筆記本裡抄下了那份食譜。
- original
the first version from which copies are made
文法句型
copy + noun phrase + from + noun phrase
copy + noun phrase + onto/in + noun phrase
用法筆記
Object can be a physical item (painting, document) or non-physical (song, style). Often takes 'from' to name the source.
常見錯誤
2. to act, talk, or dress like another person, usually because you admire them or w
模仿；效仿
模仿他人的言行、打扮或表現
to act, talk, or dress like another person, usually because you admire them or want to be similar to them
Young children often copy the way their parents speak without realizing it.
年幼的孩子常在不自覺的情況下模仿父母說話的方式。
copy + noun clause (the way [someone] [verb]s)
Brian copied the dance moves from the music video and performed them at the party.
Brian 模仿了他在音樂影片中看到的舞蹈動作，並在派對上秀給大家看。
Some smartphone brands copy the features of more expensive models to attract buyers.
有些智慧型手機品牌模仿較昂貴機型的功能來吸引消費者。
Eri copied her older sister's hairstyle for the school photo day.
Eri 模仿了姊姊的髮型去參加學校的拍照日。
- originate
to create something new rather than copy what exists
文法句型
copy + noun phrase (person or behavior)
copy + noun phrase + 's + noun
用法筆記
Often used for children, students, or competitors who model themselves on someone else. Can be positive (admiration) or negative (lack of originality).
常見錯誤
3. to make an identical version of a computer file, folder, or digital document so
備份；拷貝
製作電腦檔案或資料的副本
to make an identical version of a computer file, folder, or digital document so that the original and the new version both exist on a device or storage system
Please copy the report onto the shared drive before Friday afternoon.
請在星期五下午之前把報告複製到共享磁碟上。
copy [file] onto [destination]
Liam copied all his vacation photos to an external hard drive for safekeeping.
Liam 把所有度假照片拷貝到一顆外接硬碟上以確保安全。
The backup system copies your work files every night just after midnight.
備份系統在每天午夜過後自動複製你的工作檔案。
Selim copied the spreadsheet and saved the new version with a different name.
Selim 複製了那份試算表，並以不同的檔名儲存。
- back up
focuses on keeping a copy for safety, not just duplication
- delete
to remove a file permanently, the opposite of copying it
文法句型
copy + noun phrase + to/onto + noun phrase
copy + noun phrase + into + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in computing contexts. The destination is introduced by 'to', 'onto', or 'into'. Can also be used without a destination when focusing on the act of duplication itself.
4. to take words, pictures, or other digital material from one area of a screen and
複製貼上
選取電腦內容並貼到別處
to take words, pictures, or other digital material from one area of a screen and put an exact version of them in a different spot
Marco copied the address from the email and pasted it into the search bar.
Marco 從電子郵件中複製了地址，然後貼到搜尋欄裡。
copy + from [source] + and paste + into [destination]
You can copy text from any website and paste it into your word processor.
你可以從任何網站複製文字，然後貼到文書處理軟體中。
Dario copied the chart from one slide and added it to the presentation deck.
Dario 從一張投影片複製了圖表，並加到簡報文件裡。
The student copied a paragraph from a website and pasted it into his essay without citing it.
那名學生從網站複製了一段文字貼到自己的報告中，卻未標明出處。
文法句型
copy + noun phrase + from + noun phrase + and paste + into + noun phrase
copy + noun phrase + (and) + paste
用法筆記
Almost always used together with 'paste' (as 'copy and paste') when describing the full operation. On its own, 'copy' refers only to selecting and storing the content temporarily.
常見錯誤
5. used in radio or telephone exchanges to confirm that a message was received and
收到；抄收
透過無線電表示收到並理解
used in radio or telephone exchanges to confirm that a message was received and understood, or to check whether the other person can hear you
"We are ready for takeoff, control tower. Do you copy?" the pilot asked.
「我們準備起飛，塔台。收到了嗎？」機長問道。
question: 'Do you copy?' for checking reception
"Copy that — we will arrive at the meeting point by noon," Andrei replied over the radio.
「收到——我們會在中午前抵達會合地點，」Andrei 透過無線電回覆。
response: 'Copy that' for acknowledgment
The driver said "Copy" into the microphone to confirm he understood the dispatch message.
司機對著麥克風說了聲「收到」，以確認他理解了調度員的訊息。
"Do you copy my message? The road ahead is closed," the officer shouted into the radio.
「你收到我說的嗎？前面的路封了，」那名員警對著無線電大聲說。
- acknowledge
more formal; used in professional radio communication
文法句型
'Copy that'
'Do you copy?'
'Copy' as one-word response
用法筆記
This sense belongs to radio jargon. 'Copy that' means 'I heard and understood.' 'Do you copy?' asks if the listener can hear you clearly. These phrases are rarely used outside radio, walkie-talkie, or film dialogue.
常見錯誤
copy — 名詞
1. an object created to match an existing original in appearance or content — for e
複製品；拷貝
與原件完全相同的物品
an object created to match an existing original in appearance or content — for example, a second version of a letter, painting, or audio track
This painting is not the original masterpiece — it is just a cheap copy.
這幅畫不是真跡——只是便宜的複製品。
article + adjective + copy (a cheap copy)
Jabari kept a copy of every important document he signed over the years.
Jabari 把他簽過的每一份重要文件都保留了一份拷貝。
keep a copy of [document]
The artist sold hand-painted copies of her work at the weekend market.
那位藝術家在週末市集上販售她自己手繪的複製品。
Please make three copies of this form and give one to each office manager.
請把這張表格影印三份，交給每位辦公室經理。
- duplicate
more formal; suggests an exact copy, often intended to replace the original
- reproduction
formal; often used for art or antiques
- replica
a very accurate copy, often of a valuable object or building
- original
the first version that was created
用法筆記
Often contrasted with 'original' — a copy is made after the original exists. Can refer to physical items (paper, art) or digital files.
2. one individual item from a set of published works, such as a specific book from
本；冊；份
書籍、報紙等出版品的單一件
one individual item from a set of published works, such as a specific book from a print run or a single issue of a magazine
The local library has twenty copies of that popular novel by the Japanese author.
當地圖書館有二十本那位日本作家寫的熱門小說。
quantity + copies of [title]
Mira bought a signed copy of the poet's latest collection at the bookshop.
Mira 在書店買了一本那位詩人最新詩集的簽名版。
adjective + copy (signed copy)
I need one more copy of today's newspaper for my history project on current events.
我還需要一份今天的報紙來做歷史課的時事專題。
Only fifty copies of the first edition were ever printed and sold worldwide.
初版只印了五十本，在全球銷售。
用法筆記
Unlike noun sense 1 (a 'duplicate'), this sense refers to one item from a print run — each is an original instance, not a copy of another copy.
3. the words that are written for a newspaper, magazine, advertisement, or website,
文案
供出版或廣告用的文字
the words that are written for a newspaper, magazine, advertisement, or website, intended to be read by the public
The advertising copy for the new smartphone needs to be approved by marketing this week.
那支新手機的廣告文案需要在本週內通過行銷部門的審核。
advertising copy (common compound noun)
The editor asked for cleaner copy before the deadline at five o'clock.
編輯要求在五點截稿前交出更簡潔的文字稿。
Mira wrote the copy for the company's new website and product catalog.
Mira 為公司的新網站和產品型錄撰寫了文案。
Good copy makes readers want to learn more about the product being described.
好的文案能讓讀者想進一步了解產品。
- text
more general term for any written words
- content
broader; includes images, video, and text
- manuscript
refers to the original text before publication
用法筆記
In this sense, 'copy' is uncountable (no 'a copy') — it means the body of text itself, not a duplicate. Common in journalism, advertising, and publishing.