
covered
词源
源自中古英语 'coveren',借自古法语 'covrir',最终源自拉丁语 'cooperire'(由 co- '完全' + operire '覆盖' 组成)。
adjective
❶ 被覆盖的,指某物表面被另一物完全或部分遮盖,常用于描述物理状态或保护状态。
“The table was covered with a white cloth for the party.”
(桌子上铺了一块白布准备派对。)
“Her shoulders were covered by a thick woolen shawl.”
(她的肩膀上披着一条厚羊毛披肩。)
❶ 受保护的或包含在内的,指事物被纳入某个范围或保障体系中。
“All employees are covered by health insurance.”
(所有员工都享有医疗保险。)
“Is this type of damage covered by the warranty?”
(这类损坏在保修范围内吗?)
verb
❶ 覆盖或遮蔽某物,使其不被看见或受到保护。
“She covered the baby with a blanket to keep him warm.”
(她用毯子盖住婴儿以保暖。)
“The journalist covered the breaking news live from the scene.”
(记者在现场直播报道突发新闻。)
常见短语
covered in — 表示某物表面被另一物完全覆盖,常用于描述大量或密集的覆盖状态。
“His hands were covered in paint after the art class.”
(上完美术课后,他的双手沾满了颜料。)
covered up — 指故意隐藏或掩盖某事,通常带有负面含义。
“The company tried to cover up the scandal.”
(公司试图掩盖这起丑闻。)