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View usage for: (kʌvərɪŋ) Word forms: plural coveringscountable nounA covering is a layer of something that protects or hides something else. Leave a thin covering of fat. [+ of] Sawdust was used as a hygienic floor covering. Synonyms: cover, protection, coating, overlay More Synonyms of covering More Synonyms of covering covering in British English (ˈkʌvərɪŋ) noun another word for cover (sense 24) covering in American English (ˈkʌvərɪŋ) Examples of 'covering' in a sentencecovering You can then add a covering of thin slices of streaky bacon.The chimpanzee scratches away the thin covering and inserts the twig.The pitch had a covering of snow.Many northern parts will wake to a covering of snow.Conditions were reported to be icy with a covering of snow.They do all kinds of floor coverings suitable for bathrooms and have some great deals.Do you know of any floor coverings that are specifically for the kitchen?This rink's lakeside setting is particularly beautiful under a covering of snow.From a distance, they look like a covering of melting snow.And what about the need for different floor coverings, to avoid carpets smelling of wet labrador?If you have a big room, zoning the space up with different floor coverings can be really effective.Much of southern England woke up to a crisp covering of snow on the 29th. Floor covering is one of the very few means to alter the appearance and comfort of a home, especially of a cheap and small one.Like most of Britain we've had a generous covering of snow and the farm looks utterly spectacular.Some of the most creative new floor coverings, combining vivid colour and bold pattern, are in vinyl.But areas like floor coverings and fitted kitchens, which have been flat for months, also did well.BRITAIN woke up to a covering of April snow yesterday - and delighted ski fans were quick to welcome back winter.When getting quotes from firms, it's best to supply floor plans of your home and details of the exact floor coverings you intend to use. In other languagescovering British English: covering NOUN A covering is a layer of something that protects or hides something else. Leave a thin covering of fat. - American English: covering
- Brazilian Portuguese: cobertura
- Chinese: 遮盖层
- European Spanish: envoltura
- French: couche
- German: Schicht
- Italian: copertura
- Japanese: 覆う物
- Korean: 막
- European Portuguese: cobertura
- Latin American Spanish: envoltura
All related terms of 'covering'Chinese translation of 'covering' n (c) - (= layer, around sth)
层(層) (céng) floor/wall covering 地板/墙(牆)壁覆盖(蓋)物 (dìbǎn/qiángbì fùgàiwù)
vt to cover sth (with sth) (用某物)盖(蓋)着(著)某物 ((yòng mǒuwù) gàizhe mǒuwù) ⇒ She covered her face with her hands. 她用手蒙着自己的脸。 (Tā yòng shǒu méngzhe zìjǐ de liǎn.)
- (= travel) [distance]
行 (xíng) ⇒ We covered twenty kilometres a day. 我们每天行20公里。 (Wǒmen měi tiān xíng èrshí gōnglǐ.)
- (in insurance)
to cover sb (against sth) 给(給)某人保(某事的)险(險) (gěi mǒurén bǎo (mǒushì de) xiǎn) ⇒ We're not covered against accidental damage. 我们没有保意外损害险。 (Wǒmen méiyǒu bǎo yìwài sǔnhài xiǎn.)
- (= deal with) [law, regulation]
适(適)用于(於) (shìyòng yú) ⇒ The law covers four categories of experiments. 这条法则适用于4种试验。 (Zhè tiáo fǎzé shìyòng yú sì zhǒng shìyàn.)
- [speaker, writer, course]
讨(討)论(論) (tǎolùn) ⇒ We've covered a wide range of subjects today. 我们今天讨论了一系列广泛的课题。 (Wǒmen jīntiān tǎolùnle yīxìliè guǎngfàn de kètí.)
- [journalist, reporter]
报(報)道 (bàodào) ⇒ My editor asked me to cover the elections. 编辑叫我报道这些选举。 (Biānjí jiào wǒ bàodào zhèxiē xuǎnjǔ.)
- (= be sufficient money for)
足够(夠)支付 (zúgòu zhīfù) ⇒ £1.50 to cover postage 1英镑50便士用来支付邮资 (yī yīngbàng wǔshí biànshì yòng lái zhīfù yóuzī)
n - (c) (for furniture, machinery etc)
套子 (táozi) (个(個), gè) - (c) (= jacket) [of book, magazine]
封面 (fēngmiàn) (个(個), gè) - (u) (= insurance)
保险(險) (bǎoxiǎn) - (u) (= shelter)
掩蔽物 (yǎnbìwù) ⇒ They ran for cover. 他们向可以躲避的地方跑去。 (Tāmen xiàng kěyǐ duǒbì de dìfang pǎo qù.)
- (c) (for illegal activities)
幌子 (huǎngzi) (个(個), gè)
to be covered in or with sth [mud, blood, dust etc] 被某物覆盖(蓋) (bèi mǒuwù fùgài) to take cover 隐(隱)蔽 (yǐnbì) under cover 躲起来(來) (duǒ qǐ lái) under cover of darkness 在黑夜的掩护(護)下 (zài hēiyè de yǎnhù xià) under separate cover 在另函内(內) (zài lìng hán nèi) Derived Forms covers n pl (on bed) 铺(鋪)盖(蓋) (pūgai) Sawdust was used as a hygienic floor covering. Include a covering letter with your CV. Additional synonymsDefinition a concealing cover, as of smoke, leaves, or snow The mud disappeared under a blanket of snow. Synonyms covering, cover, bed, sheet, coating, coat, layer, film, carpet, cloak, mantle, thicknessDefinition a protective case or covering Bullet casings lay scattered on the ground. Synonyms covering, case, cover, shell, container, integument Definition a layer or film spread over a surface We put on the second coating of lacquer. Synonyms layer, covering, finish, skin, sheet, coat, dusting, blanket, membrane, glaze, film, varnish, veneer, patina, lamination |