dust cover
dust cover — 名詞
1. a removable paper cover that wraps around a book to protect the outside and ofte
書套
保護書籍的可拆紙封面
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.
Roya 在把新小說放上書架前，先取下了書套。
dust cover + 'remove from' + book
The author's photo on the dust cover showed a young woman with dark hair.
書套上的作者照片是一名留著深色長髮的年輕女性。
collocation: on the dust cover
Diya kept the dust cover on her favourite book to keep it in good condition.
Diya 把書套留在自己最喜歡的書上，以保持書況良好。
The library required all books to have protective dust covers before going on the shelves.
圖書館要求所有書籍在放上書架前必須加裝保護書套。
Nadia slid the dust cover off the textbook and placed it carefully into her bag.
Nadia 把書套從課本上滑下來，小心地放進她的書包裡。
- 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
防塵罩
保護電器設備的罩子
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.
Takeshi 在夏季出遠門前，把一個塑膠防塵罩蓋在電腦上。
plastic dust cover + 'put over' + equipment
The sewing machine came with a fitted dust cover to protect the moving parts.
這台縫紉機附有一個合身的防塵罩，可保護活動零件。
fitted dust cover + 'for' + device
Ryan bought a dust cover for his guitar to keep it clean in the garage.
Ryan 買了一個防塵罩給他的吉他，放在車庫裡也能保持乾淨。
After painting the room, Nia placed dust covers over the television and the speakers.
粉刷完房間後，Nia 把防塵罩蓋在電視機和音響上。
A dust cover for a keyboard stops dust from building up between the keys.
鍵盤防塵罩可以防止灰塵堆積在按鍵之間。
- 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
防塵布
遮蓋家具或地板的大型布料
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.
油漆工在動工前先把防塵布鋪在木質地板上。
spread dust covers + 'over' + surface
Tamás covered the sofa with a large dust cover during the house renovation.
Tamás 在房屋翻修期間用一塊大防塵布蓋住沙發。
cover [furniture] with a dust cover
Dahlia bought a thick dust cover for her grandmother's old dining table.
Dahlia 買了一塊厚防塵布蓋在祖母的老餐桌上。
Before storing boxes in the attic, Noa wrapped each one in a plastic dust cover.
Noa 在把箱子存進閣樓前，先用塑膠防塵布把每個箱子包好。
Tendai pulled the dust cover off the armchair after the room was finished being painted.
房間的油漆工程結束後，Tendai 把防塵布從扶手椅上拉了下來。
- 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.