遮羞布 meaning in English

fig leaf
gee-string

Some republicans think it may give them the cover that they need to disentangle themselves from a war that cost them their majorities in both chambers of congress on november 7th
一些共和党人认为这个调查组的结果能够给他们一块遮羞布，让他们能够从伊拉克战争的窘境以及11月7日美国中期大选的惨败当中松一口气。
Aside from strict rules governing the poker play , there were clear guidelines on the stripping element - most importantly that each player started the match by wearing five items of clothing supplied by the organizers . each contestant was given a towel to sit on and to cover themselves when naked , but only after they had stripped completely
每名参赛选手人手一条毛巾，坐在身下，如果输掉比赛全身赤裸，这条毛巾可以做“遮羞布之用，但只有当他们脱得精光时，才可以用这条毛巾。