essay mill
noun [ C ] disapproving uk/ˈes.eɪ ˌmɪl/ us/ˈes.eɪ ˌmɪl/
（替人代写论文的）论文工厂，论文作坊
an organization or website that sells essays (= pieces of writing done as school, college, or university work) written for students
He said that essay mills make a mockery of higher education. 他说论文作坊是对高等教育的嘲讽。
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- Any attempt to address students' use of essay mills should recognize that a culture of plagiarism pervades all of higher education.
- The university makes it clear to students in its admissions brochures that they are expected not to buy from or be employed by essay mills.
- The growing number of plagiarism cases is more to do with a heightened awareness than the growth of essay mills.
- Those who run the essay mills claim they are providing a useful service which students can consult as a resource before going away and writing their own piece.