As a result, violations of the law and abuses of the intent of the law have lessened the financial rewards of authors, artists and producers.
出自-2014年6月听力原文
The 1976 copy right act has not prevented these abuses fully, but it has clarified the legal rights of the injured parties and given them an avenue for remedy
出自-2014年6月听力原文
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
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虐待;凌辱
Abuse of someone is cruel and violent treatment of them.