Definition
掩护 means to shield or provide cover, often in military or protective contexts, with an emphasis on concealment or active protection. Unlike 保护 (general 'protect'), 掩护 implies hiding or screening; unlike 包庇 (covering up wrongdoing), it is neutral; and unlike 挡 (physically blocking), it is broader (e.g., covering an advance).
verb
to shieldto cover (for)to provide cover
noun
coverprotectionscreen
Measure word · 面
Examples
- 掩护。Tǎnkè kěyǐ yǎn hù bùbīng qiánjìn.Tanks can cover the infantry's advance.
- 掩护。Tāmen liányè wèi shāngyuán dù hé zuò yǎn hù.They provided cover overnight for the wounded to cross the river.
- 掩护，。Zài pàohuǒ de yǎn hù xià, tūjī duì chōng le shàng qù.Under the cover of artillery fire, the assault team charged forward.
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