掩护 yǎnhù A. verb ① [Military] give cover ▸ 掩护主力部队撤退 cover the retreat of the main forces ▸ 炮火掩护着我们。 The artillery gave us covering fire. ② (暗中保护) shield ▸ 用身体掩护孩子 shield the child with one’s body ▸ 这家商店为非法活动打掩护。 This shop is a cover for unlawful activities. B. noun [Military] blindage |