cover

• 表示覆盖或保护某物的东西，如盖子、封面、包装或保护层。

A noun referring to something that covers or protects, such as a lid, lid, wrapper, or protective layer.

1. Lid or topA1formal

   Something that covers or protects the top or outside of something.

   盖子

   • Put the cover back on the pot.
   • The book has a beautiful hard cover.
   • She lifted the cover of the box to see inside.

   同义词capcasingcoveringcowlenvelopehoodhousinglidmantletopwrapper

2. Outer layer or jacketA1formal

   The outer part of a book, magazine, or similar item.

   封面

   • The magazine's cover features a celebrity interview.
   • He designed the album cover.
   • The book cover was torn from reading.

   同义词bindingcasejacketsleevewrapper

3. Protection or shelterA2formal

   Something that provides protection or hiding.

   掩护

   • They took cover from the rain under a tree.
   • The soldiers found cover behind the wall.
   • The insurance policy provides cover for accidents.

   同义词covertdefenseguardprotectionrefugesheltershield

   反义词exposurevulnerability

4. Insurance coverageB1formal

   The extent to which something is protected by insurance.

   保险保障

   • Check your policy for cover on stolen items.
   • The plan offers full medical cover.
   • Does your insurance provide cover for natural disasters?

   同义词coverageindemnityinsuranceprotection

• 表示把某物放在另一物之上或覆盖其上，也指涵盖、涉及某个话题或范围。

A verb used to indicate placing something over or upon something else, or to include or deal with a topic.

1. A1formal

   To place something over or upon something else to protect, hide, or enclose it.

   盖上

   • Cover the food with plastic wrap.
   • She covered the table with a cloth.
   • Please cover the windows with curtains.

   同义词blanketcoatenvelopoverlayoverspreadwrap

   反义词exposerevealuncover

2. B1formal

   To include or deal with a particular subject or topic.

   涵盖

   • The book covers all aspects of history.
   • The report covers the main issues.
   • This course covers basic programming concepts.

   同义词addresscompriseconsidercontaindiscussembraceencompassincludeinvolvetreat

   反义词excludeomit

3. B1formal

   To protect or defend someone or something from attack or danger.

   掩护

   • The soldiers covered their position with fire.
   • He covered me during the escape.
   • The insurance covers damage from accidents.

   同义词defendguardprotectsheltershield

   反义词endangerexpose

4. Travel a distanceB2formal

   To travel a particular distance or area.

   走完一段距离

   • They covered 500 miles in one day.
   • The reporter covered the entire event.
   • The team covered a lot of ground in their investigation.

   同义词crossgo acrossnegotiatepass overtraveltraverse

短语动词变体cover forcover up