cover 泛指所有的遮盖物。包括盖子或书籍、杂志的封面等。
lid 通常指可以揭开的如箱盖、坛盖、壶盖等盖子。
参考例句
1. He covered himself with honours at college. 他在学院里获得多种荣誉。
2. Cover one eye with this patch . 用这个眼罩遮住一只眼。
3. To cover or heap(plants) with soil for protection. 盖（土）盖上或在（植物）上堆土以保护。
英英解释
n.
1. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
2. bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
3. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
4. the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book
5. a natural object that covers or envelops
6. covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
7. fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations
8. a fixed charge by a restaurant or night club over and above the charge for food and drink
9. a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else
10. a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent) v.
1. provide with a covering or cause to be covered
2. form a cover over
3. span an interval of distance, space or time
4. provide for
5. deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression
6. include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
7. travel across or pass over
8. be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism
9. hold within range of an aimed firearm
10. to take an action to protect against future problems
11. hide from view or knowledge
12. protect or defend (a position in a game)
13. maintain a check on; especially by patrolling
14. protect by insurance
15. make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
16. invest with a large or excessive amount of something
17. help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities
18. be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of
19. spread over a surface to conceal or protect
20. cover as if with a shroud
21. copulate with a female, used especially of horses
22. put something on top of something else
23. play a higher card than the one previously played
24. be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game
25. sit on (eggs)
26. clothe, as if for protection from the elements
