copy-edit

/ˈkɒpi edɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɑːpi edɪt/ (ame, ipa)

copy-edit — verb

  • copy-editpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • copy-editshe / she / it
  • copy-editedpast simple
  • copy-editing-ing form

1. to go through a piece of writing and improve grammar, spelling, style, and consi

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to go through a piece of writing and improve grammar, spelling, style, and consistency so it is ready for publication

例句

Jason copy-edited the museum brochure before it went to the printer.

copy-edit + brochure/article/report

Tara copy-edited Felipe's research summary and fixed three missing references.

同義詞
  • edit

    broader; can include larger structural or content changes

  • proofread

    narrower; focuses more on spotting surface errors at the final stage

  • revise

    often used for reworking ideas or structure, not only polishing details

文法句型

copy-edit + article/report/manuscript

be copy-edited by + editor

用法筆記

Usually takes material that is nearly finished, such as an article, chapter, caption, or report. It suggests detailed language and consistency work before publication, not a major rewrite of the content.

常見錯誤

❌The editor copy-edited the novel by adding a new ending.
✅The editor rewrote parts of the novel by adding a new ending.
💡copy-editing usually means smaller language and consistency changes, not big story changes.