bootleg

• 形容未经授权、非法生产、销售或传播的东西，尤指音像制品或酒类。

Describes something that is made, sold, or distributed illegally, especially recordings or alcohol.

1. Illicitly distributed or soldB2informal

   Describes goods, especially recordings or merchandise, that are made, distributed, or sold illegally without authorization.

   盗版

   • He was arrested for selling bootleg DVDs on the street corner.
   • The band's concert was recorded and sold as a bootleg album.
   • Bootleg copies of the software are often full of malware.

   同义词black-marketcontrabandcounterfeitillegalillicitunauthorized

   反义词authorizedlegallicensedofficial

• 名词，有两个主要含义：指用玉米等私酿的非法威士忌或其他烈酒；也指靴子或高筒靴位于脚背以上的靴筒部分。

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to whiskey that has been illegally distilled from a corn mash, or to the part of a boot that extends above the instep.

1. Illegal whiskeyB2informalamerican

   Whiskey that is made and sold illegally, often distilled from a corn mash.

   私酒

   • During Prohibition, many people made bootleg in hidden stills.
   • He was arrested for selling bootleg to his neighbors.
   • The bootleg had a harsh, smoky taste.

   同义词firewaterhomebrewhoochmoonshinerotgutshine

2. B1formal

   The part of a boot that covers the leg above the instep.

   靴筒

   • The bootleg of his riding boots was made of soft leather.
   • She adjusted the bootleg to fit more comfortably around her calf.
   • The bootleg was decorated with intricate stitching.

   同义词legshaft

• 指未经授权非法生产、复制、传播或销售受版权或商标保护的产品，如音像制品、软件或商品。

A verb meaning to produce, distribute, or sell something illegally, especially copyrighted or trademarked goods such as recordings or merchandise.

1. Sell illicit productsB2informal

   To sell or trade goods, especially alcohol, drugs, or other items, in violation of the law.

   非法贩卖

   • He was arrested for bootlegging whiskey during the prohibition era.
   • They bootlegged cigarettes across the border to avoid taxes.
   • The gang bootlegged counterfeit designer handbags.

   同义词fencehawkpeddlesmuggletraffic

2. Produce or distribute illegallyB2informal

   To make, copy, or distribute something, such as recordings or software, without proper authorization or legal rights.

   盗版

   • The band sued the company for bootlegging their live concert recordings.
   • He bootlegged copies of the movie and sold them online.
   • They were caught bootlegging software and faced heavy fines.

   同义词black-marketcounterfeitpiratesmuggletraffic

   反义词authorizelicense