cover for

US /ˈkʌvər fɔːr/
UK /ˈkʌvər fɔːr/
"cover for" picture
1.

대신하다, 대리하다

to do someone's work or duties while they are absent

:
Can you cover for me while I'm on vacation next week?
다음 주에 내가 휴가 가는 동안 내 일을 대신해 줄 수 있어?
She asked her colleague to cover for her during her sick leave.
그녀는 병가 동안 동료에게 자신을 대신해 달라고 부탁했다.
2.

변명하다, 덮어주다

to make excuses or provide an alibi for someone, especially to protect them from blame or punishment

:
He asked his friend to cover for him when he skipped class.
그는 수업을 빼먹었을 때 친구에게 변명해 달라고 부탁했다.
Don't try to cover for his mistakes; he needs to take responsibility.
그의 실수를 덮어주려고 하지 마; 그는 책임을 져야 해.