Royalties Meaning in English
word · lemma: royalty
释义
Royalties are payments made to someone for the ongoing use of their work, ideas, or property, such as books, music, patents, or natural resources.
用法与细微差别
Usually used in business, legal, or creative contexts. 'Royalties' are always plural when referring to payments, not to royalty (kings/queens). Common with intellectual property. Distinct from salary or wage; usually a percentage of sales or profits.
例句
The author receives royalties from every book sold.
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Musicians earn royalties when their songs are played on the radio.
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He gets royalties from the oil produced on his land.
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The movie studio still pays her royalties years after the film was released.
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If you invent something new, you can earn royalties from companies that use your idea.
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Some authors make more from royalties than from their original advance payment.
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