[] () an idea, a design, a piece of writing, etc. that belongs to a person or an organization and cannot be sold or copied without the owner's permission 知识产权◆Awareness of the need to protect intellectual property rights is growing. 需要保护知识产权的意识日渐增强。◆Theft of intellectual property is threatening many American companies. 盗窃知识产权的行为正威胁着许多美国公司。