Copyright Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

copyright

verb

快速理解

What does "Copyright" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Copyright"?

指為原創作品取得法律保護的權利,防止他人未經許可複製或使用。

  1. 1

    取得版權

    EN: to secure copyright for an original work

    翻譯: 為原創作品取得版權

  2. 2

    主張所有權

    EN: to claim legal ownership of a creative work

    翻譯: 主張對創意作品的法律所有權

  3. 3

    防止侵權

    EN: to protect a work from unauthorized copying or use

    翻譯: 保護作品免遭未經授權的複製或使用

小提醒:注意:'copyright' 作動詞時,指的是「取得/主張版權」這個動作,而非單純的「擁有版權」狀態。中文常直接說「擁有版權」,但英文動詞更強調註冊或主張權利的過程。

發音(How to Pronounce "Copyright" in English

How to pronounce "Copyright" in English?"Copyright" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Copyright" from YouTube Videos

The $8 billion iPod | Rob Reid

TED

The recent debate over copyright laws like SOPA in the United States and the ACTA agreement in Europe has been very emotional, And I think some dispassionate quantitative reasoning could really bring a great deal to the debate.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Copyright"?How does "Copyright" change by context?

1. to secure the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, or sell a creative work

為(創意作品)取得版權,使其擁有獨家複製、出版或銷售的合法權利

She decided to copyright her novel before submitting it to publishers.

她決定在將小說提交給出版商前,先為它取得版權。

The company quickly copyrighted its new software to prevent unauthorized copying.

該公司迅速為其新軟體申請了版權,以防止未經授權的複製。

2. to claim ownership and control over the use of a particular piece of content

聲明對特定內容的所有權及使用控制權

The artist copyrighted all the images on her website.

這位藝術家為她網站上的所有圖片都申請了版權保護。

You should copyright your original music to ensure you receive royalties.

你應該為你的原創音樂取得版權,以確保能收到版稅。

3. to officially record a work with a copyright office

向版權局正式登記作品

They hired a lawyer to help them copyright the manuscript properly.

他們聘請了一位律師來協助他們妥善地為手稿進行版權登記。

It's advisable to copyright your design before showcasing it publicly.

在公開展示你的設計前,最好先進行版權登記。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Copyright"?How to make natural sentences with "Copyright"?
PatternMeaningExample
copyright + noun為(作品)取得版權The author decided to copyright his novel before publishing it. (作者決定在出版前為他的小說取得版權。)
be copyrighted受版權保護This software is copyrighted and cannot be distributed freely. (這款軟體受版權保護,不能自由散佈。)
copyright + noun + as + noun將...登記為...的版權She copyrighted her collection of poems as a single work. (她將她的詩集登記為單一作品的版權。)
have + noun + copyrighted已為...取得版權The company already has the logo copyrighted. (公司已為這個標誌取得版權。)

用法說明

How is "Copyright" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Copyright"?

copyright doing vs copyright to do

  • copyright doing 通常用於描述「擁有某個已完成或已存在作品的版權」這個事實或狀態,強調的是版權歸屬的結果。
  • copyright to do 則較常出現在表示「為了某個目的而取得版權」或「擁有進行某項授權行為的權利」的語境中,後面常接動詞,如「to distribute」(發行)、「to adapt」(改編)。
  • 在正式的法律或商業文件中,copyright to + V 的結構更為常見,用以明確界定權利範圍。
  • 在日常口語或非正式描述中,兩者有時可互換,但細微差別在於 doing 較靜態,to do 較具目的性。 EN: The studio copyrighted filming the entire series before release. 翻譯: 該工作室在發行前就取得了整部影集的拍攝版權。

EN:They secured the copyright to adapt the novel into a film.

翻譯:他們取得了將小說改編成電影的版權。

總結建議

在正式或涉及具體授權行為的場合,建議使用「copyright to + 動詞」的結構來表達更精確。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Copyright" and similar words?How to choose "Copyright" vs alternatives?

copyright vs patent

copyright 保護表達形式(如文字、音樂),patent 保護發明構想與技術。

copyright vs trademark

copyright 保護創作內容,trademark 保護品牌標識(如名稱、標誌)。

copyright vs license

copyright 是法律賦予的專有權利,license 是授權他人使用該權利的許可。

口語用法

How is "Copyright" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Copyright"?

引述

在口語中,當引述或提及版權聲明、法律條款時,常用來開啟話題或解釋背景。 EN: So I was reading the terms, and it says, "copyright 2024 by the author." 翻譯: 所以我當時在看條款,上面寫著「版權所有,2024 年,作者」。

EN:You know how websites have that little line at the bottom? "Copyright."

翻譯:你知道網站底部通常都有那行小字嗎?「版權所有」。

語氣強調

在對話中,用來強調某物的所有權或合法性,帶有警告或提醒的語氣。 EN: Dude, that's my design. Copyright! 翻譯: 老兄,那是我的設計。版權所有!

EN:Be careful sharing that—copyright issues.

翻譯:分享那個要小心—有版權問題。

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,作為一個填充詞,引出關於法律或所有權的後續說明。 EN: The problem is... copyright... it's just really complex. 翻譯: 問題是... 版權... 這真的很複雜。

EN:We need to consider, uh, copyright, before we proceed.

翻譯:我們在繼續之前需要考慮,呃,版權。

正式寫作注意:在正式或法律文件中,應使用完整、精確的表述(如「版權所有」、「受版權保護」),並避免使用口語中單獨出現「copyright」作為感嘆或填充的用法。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Copyright"?What fixed phrases with "Copyright" should I remember?

copyright content

copyright + noun

受版權保護的內容

copyright infringement

copyright + noun

版權侵權

copyright holder

copyright + noun

版權持有人

copyright protected

copyright + adjective

受版權保護的

copyright law

copyright + noun

版權法

copyright notice

copyright + noun

版權聲明

copyright claim

copyright + noun

版權聲索

copyright expires

copyright + verb

版權到期

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Copyright"?Which "Copyright" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I need to copyright this book.

I need to get a copyright for this book.

當想表達「取得版權」時,學習者常誤將動詞 'copyright' 直接當成名詞使用。正確用法是使用名詞 'a copyright' 或動詞片語 'get a copyright'。

×This software copyrights by the company.

This software is copyrighted by the company.

動詞 'copyright' 在表示「受版權保護」時,通常使用被動語態 (be copyrighted)。學習者常遺漏 'be' 動詞,導致句子結構錯誤。

×You cannot copy my work because it's copyrighted.

You cannot copy my work because it's copyrighted.

此例句的 'wrong' 與 'right' 句子相同,因為常見錯誤是誤用 'copy' 來表達「登記版權」的動作。學習者可能說 'I will copy my novel' 來表示「我要為我的小說登記版權」,但正確動詞是 'copyright'。

×They copyrighted on their new invention.

They copyrighted their new invention.

動詞 'copyright' 是及物動詞,後面直接接受詞(被保護的作品),不需要介系詞 'on'、'for' 或 'to'。

×The document was copyright in 2020.

The document was copyrighted in 2020.

在完成式或被動語態中,動詞 'copyright' 的過去分詞是 'copyrighted',不是原形 'copyright'。學習者常遺漏 '-ed' 結尾。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Copyright"?What are tense/participle forms of "Copyright"?
copyrights(3rd_singular)copyrighting(present_participle)copyrighted(past)copyrighted(past_participle)