cover
/ˈkʌvə/ · /ˈkʌvər/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1452 in the learning path
覆盖；遮盖
Definitions
v. To put something over a surface or object.
覆盖；遮盖
v. To include something, deal with it, or pay its cost.
包括；涉及；足以支付
n. An outer layer that protects or encloses something.
盖子；封面；保护套
Example
Cover the bread with a cloth while it cools.
面包冷却时，用一块布盖住它。
University scholarships should cover living expenses as well as tuition fees for students from low-income families.
大学奖学金应为低收入家庭的学生支付生活费和学费。
Collocations
- cover something with
- cover the cost
- cover a topic
- a book cover
Word family
- coverage (n.)
- covering (n.)
- uncover (v.)
- uncovered (adj.)
Usage tip
cover A with B表示用B盖住A；cover费用指足以支付。
FAQ
- What does cover mean?
- To put something over a surface or object. To include something, deal with it, or pay its cost. An outer layer that protects or encloses something.
- How is cover pronounced?
- UK /ˈkʌvə/, US /ˈkʌvər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
