[] to include sth; to deal with sth 包括；包含；处理◆Do the rules cover (= apply to) a case like this? 这些规则适用於像这样的情况吗？◆We are covered by (= included in) a confidentiality agreement. 我们必须遵守保密协议。
[] to provide a service to people or businesses in a particular area or market 提供（服务）◆a distribution network that covers 70 countries 向 70 个国家提供服务的分销网络
[] to be or provide enough money for sth 足以支付；够付◆The cost covers two weeks of training. 这价钱足够支付两星期的培训费用。◆The show barely covered its costs. 这场演出仅够支付成本。
() [] to protect sb/sth against loss, injury, damage, etc. by insurance 投保；给…保险◆The policy covers you and your family against personal injury. 这份保单给你和你的家庭保了人身伤害险。◆You are fully covered for emergency treatment abroad. 你充分保了国外急诊险。
[] to do sb's work or duties while they are away 代替，顶替（某人工作或履行职责）◆Who's covering for Joan while she's on leave? 琼休假时谁代替她工作？
(; ) [] to buy the shares, currency, etc. that you have already agreed to sell to sb, especially so that you will not lose money if the price rises 补进（卖出的期货）；紮平◆The Korean market saw significant gains as investors scrambled to cover their short positions. 因投资者纷纷补仓，韩国市场出现了大幅上扬。➡close verb (9)
[] cover yourself (against sth)to take action in order to protect yourself against being blamed for sth 采取行动（以使自己免受责备）◆Companies can use performance reviews to cover themselves against lawsuits. 公司可以利用业绩评估以免出现诉讼。