"cover your bases" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 面面俱到
• 做好所有准备

Definition

为所有可能的问题或情况做准备，以免措手不及。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于非正式表达，常用于商业或日常计划。意思类似“做好准备”或“防范于未然”，并非字面意思，源自棒球术语。不要和“掩护某人”混淆。

Examples

She double-checked her work to cover her bases.

她反复检查了她的工作，以**面面俱到**。

Make a list to cover your bases before traveling.

出发前写个清单，确保**面面俱到**。

They bought extra snacks to cover their bases at the party.

他们为聚会准备了额外的零食，**做好所有准备**。

I asked two people to help, just to cover my bases.

我请了两个人帮忙，只是想**面面俱到**。

If you want to be sure, call ahead and cover your bases.

如果你想稳妥，提前打电话，**面面俱到**。

It might not rain, but bring an umbrella to cover your bases.

也许不会下雨，但带把伞是为了**面面俱到**。