1924 in the sense of "make a photographic reproduction," from photo- "photographic" + copy (v.). The usual modern meaning arose 1942 with the advent of xerography. The noun is recorded from 1934. Related: Photocopied; photocopying.
双语例句
1. The original reproduces clearly in a photocopy.
原件复印得十分清晰.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
2. He picked up the photocopy by one corner and put it in his wallet.
他拈着影印件的一角把它拿起来，放进了自己的钱包。
来自柯林斯例句
3. "Could you photocopy the advert and put it in the post to us?"— 'With pleasure John.'
“你能把广告影印一下寄给我们吗？”——“当然可以，约翰。”
来自柯林斯例句
4. She found Ned alone in the photocopy room, duplicating some articles.
