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copy

Ngoại động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: copiesQuá khứ: copiedPhân từ 2: copiedV-ing: copying

This word carries a duality between authenticity and reproduction. When used as a noun, it often refers to the physical medium of information, such as a book or a magazine, where the value lies in the content rather than the uniqueness of the object. In a professional advertising context, it refers specifically to the written text of an ad, emphasizing the strategic nature of the language used to sell. As a verb, the term can shift from a neutral technical action, like duplicating a file, to a negative social judgment. Imitating someone's personality or style is often viewed as a lack of originality or a sign of insecurity, whereas duplicating data is a standard utility.

Countable when referring to a physical book or a duplicate document. Uncountable when referring to the written text produced for an advertisement.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

"I bought a copy of the newspaper."

Danh từ

A single specimen of a publication.

"The library has three copies of the novel."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

"Please copy this document for the meeting."

Ngoại động từ

[someone]

"The child tried to copy his father's walk."

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