covers; covered; covering
covers; covered; covering
Learner's definition of COVER
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: to put something over, on top of, or in front of (something else) especially in order to protect, hide, or close it遮蔽;掩蔽 [+ object]
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The gardener covered the soil with mulch.园艺工人用覆盖物把土壤盖住。
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The furniture had been covered in a protective cloth.家具上盖了一块防护布。
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Be sure to cover the pot. [=put a cover on the pot]一定要盖好罐子。
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He covered his face with his hands. [=he put his hands over his face; he hid his face behind his hands]他用手遮住脸。
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We covered the stains on the wall with a fresh coat of paint.我们在墙上刷了一层新漆把上面的污迹覆盖了。
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You should cover your mouth when you cough.你咳嗽的时候应该捂住嘴。
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She covered her head with a scarf.她用头巾包住头。
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tables covered with white linen盖着白色亚麻布的桌子
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He wears a hair piece to cover [=hide, conceal] his bald spot.他戴了一块发片遮住秃头的地方。
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used in recipes and instructions用于菜谱和说明书 2 [+ object]
a : to be spread over or on top of (something)覆盖 b : to be over much or all of the surface of (something)盖满;布满 —
usually used as (be) covered通常用作(be) covered -
Much of the state is covered with lakes.这个州的大部分地区被湖泊覆盖了。
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The wall is completely covered with graffiti.墙上满是涂鸦。
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His legs were covered in mosquito bites.他腿上全是蚊子叮咬的痕迹。
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[+ object] : to pass over or through (an area, distance, etc.)穿越;穿过 4 [+ object]
a : to have (something) as a subject : to relate to or provide information about (a particular subject)包含;涉及 -
The course will cover the country's early history.这门课程将涉及这个国家的早期历史。
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an exam covering a semester's worth of material涵盖一学期学习内容的考试
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This material was covered in the book's first chapter.这部分内容在本书的第一章中讲到过。
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We'd better get started because we have a lot (of information) to cover in one hour.我们最好开始吧,因为我们一小时内要涉及的信息很多。
b : to relate to or have an effect on (something)与…有关;对…有影响 -
The patent covers [=applies to] both kinds of devices/systems.这项专利对两种装置/系统都适用。
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The term “house” covers a wide array of buildings. [=many different kinds of buildings can be called houses]“房子”这个术语适用于各种不同的建筑。
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[+ object] : to report news about (something)报道 6 [+ object] of insurance
a : to protect (someone) by promising to pay for loss, damage, etc. : to provide financial protection to (someone)给…保险 b : to provide protection by promising to pay for (a problem, accident, etc.) : to provide financial protection against (something)保…险 c : to provide payment for (something)承担…费用 7 [+ object]
a : to have enough money for (something)足以支付 b : to pay for (something)支付 -
He has enough money to cover tuition, but he can't afford to buy the textbooks he needs.他的钱够付学费,但他买不起所需的课本。
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This money should cover the cost of repairing the wall.这笔钱应该够支付修墙的费用。
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a : to guard or protect (something or someone) by being ready to shoot a gun or fire a weapon防卫;掩护 b : to protect (yourself or someone else) from possible trouble or danger保护 -
He was trying to cover himself by lying about his involvement in the scandal.他为自己卷入丑闻一事撒谎,以求自保。
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(US, informal + impolite) He was trying to cover his ass/butt by lying.他试图通过撒谎免受批评。
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a sports : to guard (an opponent) as part of your team's effort to prevent the other team from scoring防守 b baseball : to be in a position to receive a throw to (a base)补漏;填补;补接 — see also cover all the bases at 1base 10 [no object]
a : to help you by doing your job when you are away or not able to do it替补;代替—
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A coworker covered for me during my vacation.我休假时,有同事替我的班。
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She'll be out for a week, so the rest of us will have to cover for her.她要离开一个星期,这样我们大家就得替她的班。
b : to hide the truth or lie for someone隐瞒;遮掩—
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a : to be responsible for selling or providing something to all the people in (an area) for a company, organization, etc.负责…的销售(或供给) b : to provide something to (a group of people)供给 12
[+ object] : to record or perform (a song that was previously recorded by someone else)转录;翻唱
cover up
[phrasal verb] 1
cover up or cover (something) up or cover up (something) : to cover yourself, part of your body, etc., with something (such as clothing or a blanket)盖住,遮住(自己的身体或其部位) 2
cover (something) up or cover up (something) : to prevent people from learning the truth about (something, such as a crime) : to hide (something)隐瞒,掩盖(罪行等的真相) — see also cover-up
cover your tracks
— see 1track
have (got) someone or something covered
informal
: to have done, gotten, or provided whatever is needed解决了;处理好了 -
Don't worry about a thing. We've got you covered. [=we have taken care of everything that you might need]什么都不用担心,我们已经帮你处理好了。
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You don't need to buy soda for the party. We've already got that covered. [=we already have enough soda]你不用为聚会买汽水,我们已准备好了。
2 cover /ˈkʌvɚ/ noun
plural covers
plural covers
Learner's definition of COVER
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[count] : something that is put around or on top of another thing especially to protect, hide, or close it遮盖物;覆盖物 -
She placed a cover over the pan so that the oil wouldn't spatter.她给平底锅盖上盖子,免得油溅出来。
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I put a cover on the sofa to protect it.我在沙发上盖了一层布,免得弄脏。
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a mattress cover床套
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I lifted the cover of the box and peeked inside.我揭开盒盖偷看里面有什么。
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He unscrewed the cover [=top, lid] of the jar.他拧开罐子盖。
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[count] : a blanket or sheet on a bed被单;毯子 —
usually plural通常用复数 3 [count]
a : the outer part of a book or magazine封面;封皮 -
There's a picture of the author on the book's back/front cover.书的封底/封面有作者的肖像。
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The model appeared on the (front) covers of many weeklies.这名模特出现在很多周刊的封面上。
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She read the book from cover to cover. [=she read all of the book]她把这本书从头到尾读了一遍。
— see also cover girl, cover story b : the part of the case of a record album, CD, DVD, etc., that is seen from the outside(唱片专辑、CD、DVD等的包装的)封面 4
: something that covers the ground or the sky覆盖物;遮挡物 [singular]
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— see also ground cover 5
[noncount] : a place or situation in which you are protected庇护所;躲避处 -
The roof provided cover from the rain.屋顶挡住了雨。
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The soldiers sought cover behind the wall.士兵到墙后隐蔽起来。
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The officer ordered the soldiers to take cover as the enemy began shooting.敌人开始射击时,长官命令士兵隐蔽起来。
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The hikers took cover under a tree and waited for the storm to pass.徒步旅行者们躲到一棵树下,等待暴风雨过去。
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The hikers ran/dashed/headed for cover as the storm approached.暴风雨来临时,徒步旅行者们跑/冲上前去找躲雨的地方。
◊ If you break cover, you come out from a place where you have been safe or hidden.离开安全(或隐蔽)的地方
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[noncount] : something that prevents actions, information, etc., from being seen or known掩护物;保护物 -
The crime was committed under (the) cover of darkness/night. [=when it was dark; at night]犯罪活动是在夜幕/夜晚的掩护下进行的。
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an official speaking to a reporter under cover of anonymity [=with the understanding that the reporter would not reveal the official's name]一位正与记者交谈的不愿透露姓名的官员
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[count] : something that is not what it seems to be but is actually used to hide something else掩护;掩盖;幌子—
usually singular通常用单数 -
The business was a cover for a criminal gang.这家公司是犯罪团伙对外的一个幌子。
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Her job as a consultant was just a cover for her true identity as a secret agent.她的顾问工作只是为其特工的真实身份打掩护的。
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He acts tough, but that's just a cover. He's a real softy underneath.他作风强硬,但那只是假象。骨子里他是个心肠软的人。
◊ A person who is under cover has his or her true identity hidden. The phrase usually describes a person (such as a police officer) who pretends to be someone else in order to get information.(为探听情报)伪装着,隐蔽着
◊ To blow someone's cover is to reveal someone's true identity.揭开…假面目;揭示…真实身份
— see also undercover 8
[count] : a recording or performance of a song that was previously recorded by someone else翻录;翻唱 10
[noncount] British : insurance coverage保险范围 11
[noncount] : protection from danger, an attack, etc.掩护;保护 -
They had to land in enemy territory without any air cover. [=protection by military airplanes]他们不得不在没有空军掩护的情况下登陆敌军阵地。
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traveling with the benefit of diplomatic cover [=the special protection that is given to a diplomat]有外交保护便利的旅行
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[noncount] British : work done by someone other than the person who usually does it替代工作;替补工作
under separate cover
: in a separate envelope在另函中