to cover
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覆盖, 遮盖
to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it
Transitive: to cover sth | to cover sth with
例子
She used a blanket to cover the delicate furniture during the move.
她在搬家时用毯子盖住了精致的家具。
Please cover the cake with a cloth to keep it fresh until the party.
请用布盖住蛋糕，以保持其新鲜直到派对。
02
覆盖, 遮盖
to envelop something in a layer of material
Transitive: to cover sth with a layer of a material | to cover sth in material
例子
The landslide covered the road with a thick layer of mud, making it impassable for vehicles.
山体滑坡用厚厚的泥浆覆盖了道路，使车辆无法通行。
The heavy snowstorm covered the landscape with a blanket of snow, creating a serene winter scene.
暴风雪用一层雪覆盖了风景，创造了一个宁静的冬季场景。
03
报道, 覆盖
to provide a report on or talk about an event in a news piece or media
Transitive: to cover an event
例子
The journalist covered the presidential inauguration, providing live updates throughout the day.
记者报道了总统就职典礼，全天提供实时更新。
The news channel covered the local election extensively, interviewing candidates and analyzing voter turnout.
新闻频道广泛报道了地方选举，采访了候选人并分析了选民投票率。
04
孵, 覆盖
(of a bird or animal) to settle on top of eggs to keep them warm and facilitate hatching
Transitive: to cover eggs
例子
The mother hen covered her clutch of eggs with her feathers to keep them warm until they hatched.
母鸡用羽毛覆盖她的蛋，以保持它们温暖直到孵化。
The penguin covered its egg with its brood pouch, shielding it from the harsh Antarctic cold.
企鹅用它的育雏袋覆盖了它的蛋，保护它免受南极严寒的侵袭。
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覆盖, 延伸
(of an area) to extend over a specific distance
Transitive: to cover an area
例子
The grounds covered eight acres.
这片土地覆盖了八英亩。
The forest covers several hectares of land, providing habitat for diverse wildlife.
森林覆盖了几公顷的土地，为多样的野生动物提供了栖息地。
06
涵盖, 包括
to encompass or include a range of topics, issues, or situations
Transitive: to cover a range of topics
例子
The textbook covers various topics in biology, from cell structure to ecosystems.
这本教科书涵盖了生物学的各种主题，从细胞结构到生态系统。
The training program aims to cover key skills needed for the job.
培训计划旨在涵盖工作所需的关键技能。
07
监督, 管理
to oversee, manage, or attend to a designated region or domain
Transitive: to cover a region or domain
例子
As a police officer, it 's my duty to cover this neighborhood and ensure its safety and security.
作为一名警察，覆盖这个社区并确保其安全是我的职责。
The delivery company covers a wide area, reaching remote locations to provide timely package deliveries.
这家快递公司覆盖了广阔的区域，到达偏远地点以提供及时的包裹递送。
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覆盖, 穿越
to traverse or move over a certain distance, terrain, or area
Transitive: to cover a certain distance
例子
Our flight will cover approximately 2,000 miles from New York to Los Angeles.
我们的航班将从纽约到洛杉矶覆盖大约2000英里。
The marathon runners will cover 26.2 miles through the city streets.
马拉松选手将穿越城市街道26.2英里。
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瞄准, 指向
to direct a firearm toward a target, typically a person
Transitive: to cover a target
例子
The police officers covered the suspect with their firearms as they approached cautiously.
警察小心翼翼地接近时，用枪对准了嫌疑人。
During the standoff, the hostage-taker covered the hostages, ensuring they remained compliant.
在对峙期间，劫持者瞄准了人质，确保他们保持顺从。
10
监视, 覆盖
to monitor or oversee a particular area or situation to ensure security or compliance
Transitive: to cover an area or situation
例子
The security guards covered the perimeter of the building to prevent unauthorized access.
保安覆盖了建筑物的周边以防止未经授权的进入。
The police officers covered the streets during the festival to maintain public order.
警察在节日期间覆盖了街道以维持公共秩序。
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覆盖, 保护
(of a fielder) to move into position to receive a throw aimed at a specific base
Transitive: to cover a base
例子
The shortstop covered second base to receive the throw from the outfield and tag out the advancing runner.
游击手覆盖了二垒以接住外野的投球并将前进的跑者触杀出局。
The first baseman covered the bag as the pitcher attempted to pick off the runner leading off first base.
当投手试图牵制领先于一垒的跑者时，一垒手覆盖了垒包。
12
覆盖, 保护
to take precautionary measures to minimize or avoid negative consequences
Transitive: to cover oneself against a risk | to cover an asset against a risk
例子
The team leader implemented strict safety protocols to cover the company against any workplace accidents or injuries.
团队领导实施了严格的安全协议，以保护公司免受任何工作场所事故或伤害。
The contractor insisted on signing a detailed contract to cover herself against any disagreements with the client.
承包商坚持签署一份详细的合同，以保护自己免受与客户的任何分歧。
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覆盖, 遮盖
to clothe or provide a protective layer over something
Transitive: to cover sth
例子
The leaves covered the ground, creating a colorful carpet in the forest.
树叶覆盖了地面，在森林中形成了一张色彩斑斓的地毯。
The jacket covered her shoulders, protecting her from the cold wind.
夹克覆盖了她的肩膀，保护她免受寒风的侵袭。
14
覆盖, 保护
to take up a defensive position to guard against an opposing player's movements or potential attacks
Transitive: to cover an opposing player
例子
The defender covered the opposing forward closely, preventing them from receiving the ball.
后卫紧密盯防对方前锋，阻止他们接球。
During a basketball game, the point guard covered the opposing team's top scorer.
在一场篮球比赛中，控球后卫防守了对方球队的头号得分手。
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覆盖, 交配
(of a male animal) to mate with a female animal for the purpose of reproduction
Transitive: to cover a female animal
例子
The farmer allowed the stallion to cover the mare in order to breed a new generation of strong and healthy foals.
农夫允许种马覆盖母马，以繁殖新一代强壮健康的小马驹。
The zookeepers carefully monitored the mating process as the male lion covered the lioness in the hopes of producing offspring.
动物园管理员仔细监控了交配过程，雄狮覆盖雌狮以期产生后代。
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覆盖, 涂
(of a material or substance) to extend or apply evenly across an area or object
Intransitive
例子
This new paint covers well, hiding all the old stains and cracks on the wall.
这种新油漆覆盖得很好，隐藏了墙上所有的旧污渍和裂缝。
The frosting covers smoothly over the cake, giving it a flawless finish.
糖霜覆盖在蛋糕上，使其表面光滑，呈现出完美的外观。
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覆盖, 支付
(of a sum of money) to be adequate to pay for a particular cost or expense
Transitive: to cover a cost or expense
例子
My savings should cover the cost of repairing the car's engine.
我的积蓄应该足够支付汽车发动机的修理费用。
Will your scholarship cover all of your tuition fees for the upcoming semester?
你的奖学金会涵盖你下个学期的所有学费吗？
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代替, 顶替
to fill the position or substitute for another person
Transitive: to cover for sb
例子
When my coworker fell ill, I covered for him by handling his clients and completing his tasks.
当我的同事生病时，我通过处理他的客户和完成任务来顶替他。
During the meeting, Sarah covered for her colleague by presenting the project updates in his absence.
在会议期间，莎拉通过在他缺席时介绍项目更新来代替她的同事。
Cover
01
封面, 覆盖物
something that protects or conceals a thing by being put over, on, or around it
例子
The book had a beautiful cover that attracted readers to pick it up from the shelf.
这本书有一个漂亮的封面，吸引了读者从书架上拿起它。
As the storm approached, the family rushed to find a cover for their picnic setup to protect it from the rain.
随着风暴的临近，这家人急忙为他们的野餐设备找到一个遮盖物以保护它免受雨淋。
1.1
被子, 毯子
a blanket or quilt used to keep someone warm while sleeping
例子
She pulled the cover over herself as the temperature dropped.
当温度下降时，她把被子拉到自己身上。
The cozy cover made her bed even more inviting.
舒适的被子让她的床更加诱人。
1.2
封面, 书的封面
the protective outer page of a magazine or book
例子
The cover of the novel featured a beautiful illustration that caught everyone's eye.
这部小说的封面有一幅美丽的插图，吸引了所有人的目光。
She flipped through the magazine, attracted by the striking cover.
她翻阅着杂志，被引人注目的封面所吸引。
02
掩护
a fabricated identity and background used to conceal someone's true identity, especially for undercover agents
例子
The agent 's cover was that of a traveling salesman, allowing him to blend in seamlessly.
特工的掩护身份是一个旅行推销员，这让他能够无缝融入。
She maintained her cover as a journalist while gathering intelligence.
她在收集情报时保持了作为记者的掩护身份。
03
翻唱
a version of a song performed or recorded by someone other than the original artist
例子
The band 's cover of the classic hit brought a fresh twist to the original.
乐队对经典热门歌曲的翻唱给原曲带来了新的变化。
She performed a beautiful cover of the famous love song at the concert.
她在音乐会上演唱了那首著名情歌的美丽翻唱。
04
掩护, 保护
suppressive fire aimed to hinder the enemy's ability to attack your forces
例子
The soldiers provided cover to allow their comrades to advance safely.
士兵们提供了掩护，以让他们的战友安全前进。
During the mission, the machine gunners laid down cover to protect the infantry.
在任务期间，机枪手进行了掩护射击以保护步兵。
05
入场费, 服务费
a fixed fee you pay to enter a restaurant or nightclub, besides what you spend on food and drinks
例子
They were surprised by the cover charge at the entrance of the upscale nightclub.
他们对高档夜总会入口处的入场费感到惊讶。
The restaurant imposed a cover fee for the live music performance.
餐厅为现场音乐表演收取了入场费。
06
盖子, 覆盖物
a lid or cap used to close or seal the top of a container
例子
She placed the cover on the pot to keep the soup warm.
她把盖子放在锅上以保持汤的温度。
The bottle 's cover was missing, making it difficult to keep the contents fresh.
瓶子的盖子不见了，使得保持内容物新鲜变得困难。
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掩护, 遮蔽
the act of hiding something from sight by blocking the view
例子
The trees provided cover for the soldiers.
树木为士兵们提供了掩护。
Thick smoke gave them cover to escape.
浓烟给了他们掩护来逃脱。
词汇树
covered
covering
discover
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