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covers

UK //ˈkʌvəz//US //ˈkʌvərz//

词源

源自中古英语 'coveren',来自古法语 'covrir',最终源自拉丁语 'cooperire',意为 '完全覆盖'。

noun

❶ 指覆盖物或遮盖物,用于保护或隐藏某物,如床罩、书皮等。

“She pulled the covers over her head to block out the light.”

(她把被子拉过头顶以挡住光线。)

“The book has a colorful cover that catches the eye.”

(这本书有一个色彩鲜艳的封面,很吸引人。)

同义词:covering, protection, shield

verb

❶ 表示覆盖或遮蔽某物,也可指涉及或包含某个主题或范围。

“Snow covers the mountains in winter.”

(冬天,雪覆盖了山脉。)

“The report covers all aspects of the project.”

(这份报告涵盖了项目的所有方面。)

同义词:encompass, include, protect

常见短语

under the covers — 指在床上盖着被子,通常用于描述睡觉或躲藏的状态。

“He stayed under the covers to keep warm.”

(他躲在被子里保暖。)

cover up — 指隐藏或掩盖某事,通常带有负面含义,如隐瞒真相。

“They tried to cover up the mistake to avoid trouble.”

(他们试图掩盖错误以避免麻烦。)