cover; conceal; shelter
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to cover; to conceal; to hide; to shield
Commonly used in military or tactical contexts to describe covering positions, concealing movements, or hiding objects from view.
Zhàn战
shì士
men们
yòng用
shù树
zhī枝
bǎ把
yǎn掩
tǐ体
yǎn掩
bì蔽
qǐ起
lái来
。
The soldiers covered the bunker with branches.
Zhè这
zuò座
bǎo堡
lěi垒
bèi被
qiǎo巧
miào妙
de地
yǎn掩
bì蔽
zài在
shān山
gǔ谷
zhōng中
。
The fortress was cleverly concealed in the valley.
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Yān烟
mù幕
dàn弹
yòng用
lái来
yǎn掩
bì蔽
bù部
duì队
de的
xíng行
dòng动
。
Smoke bombs were used to screen the troop movements.
noun
shelter; cover; concealment; hiding place
Refers to physical objects, locations, or natural features that provide cover or concealment from view or fire.
Hé河
biān边
de的
dī堤
gěng埂
hěn很
gāo高
，
zhèng正
hǎo好
zuò做
wǒ我
men们
de的
yǎn掩
bì蔽
。
The embankment by the river is very high, making it perfect cover for us.
Zhàn战
shì士
men们
xùn迅
sù速
xún寻
zhǎo找
yǎn掩
bì蔽
，
duǒ躲
bì避
dí敌
rén人
de的
pào炮
huǒ火
。
The soldiers quickly sought shelter to avoid enemy artillery fire.
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Zhè这
kuài块
dà大
shí石
tou头
kě可
yǐ以
zuò作
wéi为
lín临
shí时
de的
yǎn掩
bì蔽
。
This large rock can serve as temporary cover.