cover
gb /kˈʌvɚ/ us /kˈʌvɚ/
letakar, lefed, foglalkozik, tudósít, tárgyal, borítás, huzat, tok, megtesz, bejár, borít, áll, fedez, helyettesít, beugrik, átvesz
Модел на употреба:
to cover [something] with [something]
She covered the cake with a glass lid.
Üvegbúrával lefedte a tortát.
Please cover the plants before the frost comes.
Kérlek, takard le a növényeket, mielőtt megjön a fagy.
He covered the hole with a piece of cardboard.
Примери за учащи
I cover my food with a plate.
Letakarom az ételemet egy tányérral.
Please cover the box with paper.
Kérlek, takard le a dobozt papírral.
She covers her head with a hat.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cover' with 'hide'. 'Hide' means to place something out of sight, while 'cover' means to put something on top or around it.
Значение
Put something over for protection or concealment
Колокации
cover a pot
| cover a wound
| cover the table
Синоними
protect (Focuses more on keeping something safe rather than hiding it.)
Антоними
uncover (Means to remove a cover or reveal something.)
Теми
daily life
| objects
| daily_life
| core_vocabulary
Определение
To put something on or over something to keep it safe or hidden.
To put something over or on top of something else in order to protect, hide, or enclose it.
Модел на употреба:
to cover [a topic/event/area]
The journalist will cover the election.
Az újságíró tudósítani fog a választásról.
The course covers basic grammar and vocabulary.
A tanfolyam az alapvető nyelvtannal és szókinccsel foglalkozik.
This insurance policy covers accidental damage.
Примери за учащи
The teacher covers many topics in class.
A tanár sok témával foglalkozik az órán.
The news covers the big game.
A híradó tudósít a fontos meccsről.
This book covers the history of the city.
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical covering. Here it is about including or reporting information.
Значение
Deal with or report on a topic or event
Колокации
cover the news
| cover a story
| cover all aspects
Синоними
report on (Specifically used in journalism contexts.)
Антоними
ignore (Means to deliberately not deal with or report on something.)
Теми
media
| communication
| work
| core_vocabulary
Определение
To talk about, write about, or show information about something.
To deal with, report on, or include information about a particular subject, area, or event.
The sofa had a protective cover.
A kanapén védőhuzat volt.
I bought a new cover for my phone.
Új tokot vettem a telefonomhoz.
The pot's cover was missing.
Примери за учащи
I put a cover on my bed.
Ágytakarót tettem az ágyamra.
My phone has a red cover.
A telefonomon piros tok van.
The book has a blue cover.
Значение
Something placed over for protection or concealment
Колокации
bed cover
| phone cover
| dust cover
Синоними
lid (A rigid top for a container; more specific than 'cover'.)
Антоними
opening (An exposed part without any protective covering.)
Теми
objects
| daily life
| daily_life
| core_vocabulary
Определение
Something you put over something to keep it safe, hidden, or nice-looking.
An object that is put over or around something to protect, hide, or decorate it.
Модел на употреба:
to cover [distance/area]
We covered 200 kilometers in one day.
Egy nap alatt 200 kilométert tettünk meg.
The tour will cover five cities.
A körút során öt várost járunk majd be.
The carpet covers the entire floor.
Примери за учащи
We covered 5 miles today.
Ma 5 mérföldet tettünk meg.
The snow covers the ground.
A hó borítja a talajt.
The bus covers this route every day.
Значение
Travel over a distance or area
Колокации
cover 10 miles
| cover the whole country
| cover a route
Синоними
cross (Focuses on going from one side to another; not always about total area.)
Антоними
miss (Fail to reach or include an area.)
Теми
travel
| geography
| transportation
| core_vocabulary
Определение
To go across or reach an area or space.
To move across, reach, or extend over a certain distance or area.
Модел на употреба:
to cover [the cost/expenses/bill]
I'll cover the check this time.
Ezúttal én állom a számlát.
The grant will cover tuition fees.
A támogatás fedezi a tandíjat.
Can you cover my expenses for the trip?
Примери за учащи
I will cover your lunch today.
Ma én állom az ebédedet.
The company covers travel costs.
A cég fedezi az utazási költségeket.
She covered the bill at dinner.
Значение
Pay for the cost of something
Колокации
cover the bill
| cover expenses
| cover costs
Синоними
pay for (Everyday term for giving money to buy or settle; less formal than 'cover' in some contexts.)
Антоними
owe (To have an unpaid debt instead of paying it off.)
Теми
money
| business
| finance
| daily_life
| core_vocabulary
Определение
To give money to pay for something.
To provide money to pay for the cost of something.
Модел на употреба:
to cover for [someone]
Can you cover for me while I’m at lunch?
Tudnál helyettesíteni, amíg ebédelek?
She covered his shift last night.
Tegnap este átvette a műszakját.
I’ll cover for you during your vacation.
Примери за учащи
I will cover for you when you are sick.
Helyettesítelek, ha beteg leszel.
She covered my class yesterday.
Tegnap ő tartotta meg helyettem az órámat.
He covers for me when I am away.
Значение
Stand in for someone temporarily
Колокации
cover a shift
| cover for a colleague
Синоними
substitute for (More formal; implies filling in for someone in various contexts.)
Антоними
abandon (Leave duties undone instead of taking them over.)
Теми
work
| help
| relationships
Определение
To do someone's work when they are not there.
To take over someone's duties or responsibilities temporarily, often in their absence.
Граматика
Речникова форма
cover
IPA
Срички и ударение
cov - er (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (cov)
Форми на думата
Noun
Base:
cover
Plural:
cover, covers
Verb
Base:
cover
3rd Person Singular:
covers
Present Participle:
covering
Past:
covered
Семейство думи
Forms
covers
noun
covering
verb
covered
verb
Advanced or less common
undercover
adjective
Изрази
cover all bases
1
/kˈʌvɚ ˈɔl bˈeɪsɪz/
idiom
Prepare for all possibilities or outcomes
To be ready for every possible problem or situation.
Примери
We need to cover all bases before launching the product.
She covered all bases by checking every detail.
cover one's tracks
1
/kˈʌvɚ wˈʌnz tɹˈæks/
idiom
Hide evidence of actions done
To hide signs of what you did so no one knows.
Примери
He covered his tracks by deleting the files.
They covered their tracks after the theft.
cover up
1
/kˈʌvɚ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Hide wrongdoing from being known
To hide the truth about something bad that happened.
Примери
They tried to cover up the scandal.
He covered up his mistake at work.
take cover
1
/tˈeɪk kˈʌvɚ/
fixed phrase
Find shelter from danger or attack
To move to a safe place because there is danger nearby.
Примери
We took cover when the shooting started.
Take cover! There's a storm coming.
under cover
1
/ˈʌndɚ kˈʌvɚ/
fixed phrase
Disguised identity for secret work
Working secretly so people do not know who you really are.
Примери
The agent was working under cover for two years.
He went under cover to catch the criminals.