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paper /ˈpeɪpə(r)/ ●ˌpaper ˈover sth1. to cover sth such as a wall with thick paper in order to hide sth 用纸裱糊住;用厚纸遮盖◆We papered over the stains on the wall. 我们把墙上的污斑用纸糊上了。2. to hide sth such as a problem, a disagreement, etc., especially quickly or not very well 慌忙掩盖,权且掩饰(问题、分歧等)◆The divisions in the party had been papered over during the election campaign. 竞选期间,该党的内部分歧被暂时掩盖了。[v + prep] ●paper over the ˈcracks (in sth)to try to hide a problem or fault, especially in a way that is unlikely to be successful (拙劣地)掩盖,粉饰(问题或过失) |