VOA慢速英语:Musicians, Singers Struggle in the Digital Age

variety – n. a number or collection of different things or people

quantity – n. an amount or number of something

intellect – n. the ability to think in a logical way

copyrighted – n. the state of being protected by the legal right to be the only one to reproduce, publish and sell a book or musical recording for a certain period of time

compensated – v. the state of receiving money or something else of value as payment for something

access – v. to be able to use, enter or get near (something)

generation – n. a group of people born and living during the same time

equitable – adj. just or fair; dealing fairly and equally with everyone

framework – n. a set of ideas or facts that provide support for something

realize – v. to understand or become aware of (something)

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