dust cover
dust cover — noun
1. a removable paper cover that wraps around a book to protect the outside and ofte
a removable paper cover that wraps around a book to protect the outside and often shows the title, the author's name, and other information about the book
Roya removed the dust cover from her new novel before putting it on the shelf.
dust cover + 'remove from' + book
The author's photo on the dust cover showed a young woman with dark hair.
collocation: on the dust cover
Diya kept the dust cover on her favourite book to keep it in good condition.
The library required all books to have protective dust covers before going on the shelves.
Nadia slid the dust cover off the textbook and placed it carefully into her bag.
- dust jacket
the most common alternative term, especially in publishing and library contexts
- book jacket
focuses on the book itself; slightly less common than 'dust jacket'
- wrapper
less precise; can also refer to the packaging around a new book before sale
用法筆記
This is the most common meaning of 'dust cover'. It is sometimes called a 'dust jacket', especially in publishing contexts.
常見錯誤
2. a cover made of plastic, fabric, or similar material that is placed over electro
a cover made of plastic, fabric, or similar material that is placed over electronic devices, machinery, or household items to keep dust off when they are not being used
Takeshi put a plastic dust cover over his computer before leaving for the summer trip.
plastic dust cover + 'put over' + equipment
The sewing machine came with a fitted dust cover to protect the moving parts.
fitted dust cover + 'for' + device
Ryan bought a dust cover for his guitar to keep it clean in the garage.
After painting the room, Nia placed dust covers over the television and the speakers.
A dust cover for a keyboard stops dust from building up between the keys.
- protective cover
more general term; not limited to dust protection
- dust shield
usually refers to a hard or fitted protective piece, often inside a device
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'for' to specify the equipment ('a dust cover for a monitor'). Can be made of plastic, fabric, or vinyl depending on the item's size.
3. a large sheet of cloth or other material spread over furniture, floors, or store
a large sheet of cloth or other material spread over furniture, floors, or stored objects to protect them from dust, dirt, or paint
The painters spread dust covers over the wooden floor before starting work.
spread dust covers + 'over' + surface
Tamás covered the sofa with a large dust cover during the house renovation.
cover [furniture] with a dust cover
Dahlia bought a thick dust cover for her grandmother's old dining table.
Before storing boxes in the attic, Noa wrapped each one in a plastic dust cover.
Tendai pulled the dust cover off the armchair after the room was finished being painted.
- drop cloth
specifically a sheet used by painters to protect floors and furniture from paint splatters
- dust sheet
common especially in British English for this sense
- protective sheet
more general; not specific to dust
用法筆記
Often used in the plural ('dust covers') when referring to multiple pieces of furniture or a drop cloth for a room. 'Drop cloth' is a common alternative in painting contexts.