covering

英 [ˈkʌvərɪŋ]

美 [ˈkʌvərɪŋ]

n. (一层)覆盖层，遮盖物; 装饰(或保护)性覆盖物; 覆盖某物的一块(或一片)材料
v. 掩蔽; 遮盖; 盖; 覆盖; 撒上，洒上，溅上(一层液体、尘土等)
cover的现在分词

复数：coverings　现在分词：covering　

Oxford 3000 / Collins.2 / BNC.9655 / COCA.13168

牛津词典

noun

（一层）覆盖层，遮盖物
a layer of sth that covers sth else
1. a thick covering of snow on the ground
  地上厚厚的一层积雪
装饰（或保护）性覆盖物
a layer of material such as carpet or wallpaper , used to cover, decorate and protect floors, walls, etc.
1. floor/wall coverings
  地板 / 墙壁覆盖物
覆盖某物的一块（或一片）材料
a piece of material that covers sth
1. He pulled the plastic covering off the dead body.
  他拉掉了盖在尸体上的塑料布。

noun

the work of applying something
1. the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine
2. a complete bleach requires several applications
3. the surface was ready for a coating of paint
Synonym:applicationcoating
the act of protecting something by covering it
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
1. the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
Synonym:coverscreeningmasking
an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
a natural object that covers or envelops
1. under a covering of dust
2. the fox was flushed from its cover
Synonym:natural coveringcover

It is also raising questions about the lax regulations covering doctors and clinics that provide such services.
同时对美国对于那些提供这种人工受孕服务的医生和诊所的那些不严格的监管也提出了质疑。
Sawdust was used as a hygienic floor covering.
锯屑曾被用来铺在地上保持地面清洁卫生。
He must make a decent living from other artists covering his songs.
其他艺术家翻唱他的歌曲，一定使他过上了收入颇为可观的生活。
I plan to continue covering XML design principles in future articles such as this one.
我计划在将来的文章中像本文一样继续讨论XML的设计原则。
It is a term covering the whole process of planning and control.
这个术语涵盖了预算计划和控制的整个过程。
They devoted their entire airtime to covering the storm.
他们一直在全程播报这场暴风雨。
A protective covering worn over the face.
戴在脸上的一种保护性的罩子。
She thought of the tide rushing in, covering the wet sand
她想象潮汐涌来，淹没潮湿的沙滩。
The part of a hat covering the crown of the head.
帽子中盖住头顶的部分。
He was driven out of a side entrance with his hand covering his face
他被从侧门赶了出来，一只手还捂着脸。