"cover your tracks" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 掩盖行踪

Definition

隐藏你所做事情的证据，以免被别人发现。通常在想避免责备或被发现时使用。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个习惯用语，偏口语。既可用于真实犯罪场景，也用于比喻场合（比如隐瞒错误）。常见于悬疑、推理语境，和删除证据等动作搭配。

Examples

He tried to cover his tracks after taking the money.

他在拿了钱之后试图**掩盖行踪**。

Delete your messages if you want to cover your tracks.

如果你想**掩盖行踪**，就删除你的消息。

The thief tried to cover his tracks by wearing gloves.

小偷试图戴手套来**掩盖行踪**。

She cleared her browser history to cover her tracks online.

她清除了浏览器历史记录，以**掩盖行踪**。

If you want to cover your tracks, you have to think a few steps ahead.

如果你想**掩盖行踪**，就得提前几步考虑。

He’s really good at covering his tracks—no one ever catches him.

他很擅长**掩盖行踪**，没人能抓到他。