a layer of something that covers something else (一层)覆盖层,遮盖物 a thick covering of snow on the ground 地上厚厚的一层积雪
Extra ExamplesProtect the plants with a covering of compost or leaves. 用堆肥或树叶覆盖保护植物。 Skin is far more than a superficial covering for the body. 皮肤远不止是身体的表面覆盖物。 The grain has several protective coverings. 谷物有几层保护层。 There was a thick covering of vegetation along the riverbank. 沿着河岸有一层厚厚的植被。
a layer of material such as carpet or wallpaper, used to cover, decorate and protect floors, walls, etc. 装饰(或保护)性覆盖物 floor/wall coverings 地板/墙壁覆盖物
Extra ExamplesLiven up your room with some new wall coverings. 用一些新的墙面材料来活跃你的房间。 The cell had bare walls and no floor covering. 那小房间的墙光秃秃的,地板上也没有覆盖物。 The existing roof covering had been stripped away. 现有的屋顶已经被剥掉了。
a piece of material that covers something 覆盖某物的一块(或一片)材料