paper over
US /ˈpeɪ.pər ˌoʊ.vər/
UK /ˈpeɪ.pər ˌoʊ.vər/
1.
掩盖, 粉饰
to conceal or disguise a problem or disagreement rather than dealing with it properly
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They tried to paper over the cracks in their relationship.
他们试图掩盖他们关系中的裂痕。
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The government is just trying to paper over the economic problems.
政府只是想掩盖经济问题。