单词 | cover version |
释义 | cover version —cover /ˈkʌv.ər/ aep /-ɚ/ noun (SOMETHING PLACED OVER) B1 [C] something that is put on or over something else, usually to protect it, to keep something in, etc.: » I keep my computer printer under a protective plastic cover.» Remove the packaging and pierce the film cover before microwaving.Thesaurus+: ↑Coverings and layersB1 [C] the stiff outside part of a book or magazine, usually made of thick paper or cardboard: » Who should we put on the cover of the magazine this month?» Paperback books have soft covers.Thesaurus+: ↑Books and parts of booksread sth from cover to coverF0 to read a book, magazine, etc. all the way through from the beginning to the end Thesaurus+: ↑Complete and whole , ↑Very and extremeF0 [C] INDIAN ENGLISH an envelope send sth under plain/separate cover FORMALF0 to send something in a plain/separate envelope Thesaurus+: ↑The postal systemcovers [plural]F0 the blankets, sheets, etc. on a bed: » Martha threw back the covers and bounced out of bed.Thesaurus+: ↑Bed linen and coversWord Builder:–Nouns: cover, coverage, covering–Adjectives: undercover–Verbs: cover, uncover• • • Extra Examples:» The book has a diagonal black stripe on the cover.» I'll use this material to make some new chair covers.» She levered up the drain cover and looked inside.» She puts a plastic cover was over her keyboard to keep the dust off.» Do you have a protective cover over the mattress?noun [C] (ALSO ˈcover ˌversion) (SONG) ► F0 a performance or recording of a song or tune that has already been recorded by someone else: » How many cover versions have been made of 'My Way'?Thesaurus+: ↑Copying and copies , ↑Forgerynoun [U] (PROTECTION) C1 shelter or protection in an unpleasant or dangerous situation: » We took cover from the storm in a bus shelter.» The burglar broke into the house under cover of darkness.Thesaurus+: ↑Defending and protecting , ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Preserving and savingF0 plants, especially bushes, that are used as shelter by animals Thesaurus+: ↑Safe and enclosed spacesF0 protection by someone who has a gun: » We needed more cover from the enemy aircraft.Thesaurus+: ↑Protection and protectors , ↑Environmental issuesC1 UK (US coverage) financial protection so that you get money if something bad happens: » I've got £20,000 worth of cover for the contents of my house.» Have you got cover for accidental damage?Thesaurus+: ↑InsuranceWord Builder:–Nouns: cover, coverage, covering–Adjectives: undercover–Verbs: cover, uncoververb (GIVE PROTECTION) ↑Verb Endings for cover F0 [T] to aim a gun or shoot at someone to try to stop them from shooting or escaping, or to protect someone else: » The police officer was covered by her colleagues while she ran towards the gunman's hideout.Thesaurus+: ↑GunsThesaurus+: ↑Defending and protecting , ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Preserving and savingF0 [T] When soldiers or police officers cover a place such as a road or building, they are in a position from which they can watch and defend it: » We've got all the exits covered, so they've no chance of escape.Thesaurus+: ↑Defending and protecting , ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Preserving and savingWord Builder:–Nouns: cover, coverage, covering–Adjectives: undercover–Verbs: cover, uncoververb (PROTECT) ↑Verb Endings for cover C1 [T] to protect someone against loss, damage, accident, or having something stolen, by having insurance: » Does your travel insurance cover you against/for the loss or theft of cash?Thesaurus+: ↑InsuranceF0 to do something to protect yourself from blame or criticism in the future: » I kept copies of my expense receipts, just to cover myself.Thesaurus+: ↑Defending and protecting , ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Preserving and savingWord Builder:–Nouns: cover, coverage, covering–Adjectives: undercover–Verbs: cover, uncover• • • Extra Examples:» Does our insurance cover us for accidental damage?» If you crashed the car, you wouldn't be covered on my insurance.» The policy doesn't cover anything taken outside the home.» Their medical insurance doesn't cover cosmetic surgery.verb [I or T] (DO SOMEONE'S JOB) ↑Verb Endings for cover ► F0 to do someone else's job or duty when they are absent: » I'm going to the doctor's tomorrow, so do you think you could cover my shift for me?» Sorry, I'm already covering for someone else.Thesaurus+: ↑Replacing and exchangingWord Builder:–Nouns: cover, coverage, covering–Adjectives: undercover–Verbs: cover, uncoververb [T] (BE ENOUGH) ↑Verb Endings for cover ► C1 to be enough money to pay for something: » The selling price barely covered the cost of the raw materials.» Would £50 cover your expenses?Thesaurus+: ↑EnoughThesaurus+: ↑Paying and spending moneyWord Builder:–Nouns: cover, coverage, covering–Adjectives: undercover–Verbs: cover, uncoververb [T] (DEAL WITH) ↑Verb Endings for cover ► B1 to deal with or direct attention to something: » This leaflet covers what we've just discussed in more detail.» Do these parking restrictions cover residents as well as visitors?» The new office will cover the whole of Scotland.Thesaurus+: ↑Regarding and concerning , ↑Linking and relatingWord Builder:–Nouns: cover, coverage, covering–Adjectives: undercover–Verbs: cover, uncover• • • Extra Examples:» The magazine covers a broad range of subjects, from sewing to psychology.» The existing laws covering libel in this country are thought by many to be inadequate.» The Official Secrets Act covers everything from nuclear weapons to army boots.» Is there a course that covers Italian sculpture from the 14th to the 17th century?» I'd like to know how to clean it, but the instruction booklet doesn't seem to cover that kind of thing.verb [T] (PLACE OVER) ↑Verb Endings for cover ► A2 to put or spread something over something, or to lie on the surface of something: » The light was so bright that I had to cover my eyes.» Snow covered the hillsides.» She covered him (up) with a blanket.» Cover the meat with a layer of cheese.» The bandages were covered with/in blood.» How much of the Earth's surface is covered by/with water?Thesaurus+: ↑Covering and adding layersWord Builder:–Nouns: cover, coverage, covering–Adjectives: undercover–Verbs: cover, uncover• • • Extra Examples:» Can't you just cover the mark with a dab of paint?» Tropical rain forests used to cover 10% of the Earth's surface.» She was wearing a rather daring skirt that only just covered her bottom.» She covered every wall in her bedroom with posters of her favourite pop star.» The new chairs were covered in protective plastic wrappings.verb [T] (RECORD) ↑Verb Endings for cover ► F0 to make a recording of a song or tune that has already been recorded by someone else: » I think more singers have covered 'Yesterday' than any other song.Thesaurus+: ↑Recording sounds and imagesWord Builder:–Nouns: cover, coverage, covering–Adjectives: undercover–Verbs: cover, uncoververb [T] (REPORT) ↑Verb Endings for cover ► C1 to report the news about a particular important event: » She's covering the American election for BBC television.Thesaurus+: ↑The press and news reportingWord Builder:–Nouns: cover, coverage, covering–Adjectives: undercover–Verbs: cover, uncover• • • Extra Examples:» The story wasn't covered on the national news.» He was in Greece covering the Olympics.» He was sent to Russia to cover the elections there.verb [T] (TRAVEL) ↑Verb Endings for cover ► B2 to travel a particular distance: » We covered 400 km in three hours.Thesaurus+: ↑TravellingWord Builder:–Nouns: cover, coverage, covering–Adjectives: undercover–Verbs: cover, uncover |
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