paper over

短语

用纸覆盖;弥补,掩盖

词形变化

papered over papering over papers over 三单 papers over papering over 现在分词 papered over 过去式 papered over 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To superficially hide or disguise (a problem or a defect) without addressing it; to provide a veneer of normality or success.

    比喻 及物

词源

Suggesting the use of wallpaper to cover defects on a wall.

来源：wiktionary