[] to include sth; to deal with sth包括；包含；处理◆Do the rules cover (= apply to) a case like this?这些规则适用于像这样的情况吗？◆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）；扎平◆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。