cover
gb /kˈʌvɚ/ us /kˈʌvɚ/
letakar, lefed, foglalkozik, tudósít, tárgyal, borítás, huzat, tok, megtesz, bejár, borít, áll, fedez, helyettesít, beugrik, átvesz
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
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
Коллокации
cover a pot
| cover a wound
| cover the table
Синонимы
protect (Focuses more on keeping something safe rather than hiding it.)
Антонимы
uncover (Means to remove a cover or reveal something.)
Темы
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.
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
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
Коллокации
cover the news
| cover a story
| cover all aspects
Синонимы
report on (Specifically used in journalism contexts.)
Антонимы
ignore (Means to deliberately not deal with or report on something.)
Темы
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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
Коллокации
bed cover
| phone cover
| dust cover
Синонимы
lid (A rigid top for a container; more specific than 'cover'.)
Антонимы
opening (An exposed part without any protective covering.)
Темы
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.
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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
Коллокации
cover 10 miles
| cover the whole country
| cover a route
Синонимы
cross (Focuses on going from one side to another; not always about total area.)
Антонимы
miss (Fail to reach or include an area.)
Темы
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.
Модель употребления:
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?
Примеры для изучающих
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
Коллокации
cover the bill
| cover expenses
| cover costs
Синонимы
pay for (Everyday term for giving money to buy or settle; less formal than 'cover' in some contexts.)
Антонимы
owe (To have an unpaid debt instead of paying it off.)
Темы
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.
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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
Коллокации
cover a shift
| cover for a colleague
Синонимы
substitute for (More formal; implies filling in for someone in various contexts.)
Антонимы
abandon (Leave duties undone instead of taking them over.)
Темы
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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
cover
IPA
Слоги и ударение
cov - er (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (cov)
Формы слова
Noun
Base:
cover
Plural:
cover, covers
Verb
Base:
cover
3rd Person Singular:
covers
Present Participle:
covering
Past:
covered
Родственные слова
Forms
covers
noun
covering
verb
covered
verb
Advanced or less common
undercover
adjective
Выражения
cover all bases
1
/kˈʌvɚ ˈɔl bˈeɪsɪz/
idiom
Prepare for all possibilities or outcomes
To be ready for every possible problem or situation.
Примеры
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.
Примеры
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.
Примеры
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.
Примеры
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.
Примеры
The agent was working under cover for two years.
He went under cover to catch the criminals.