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Definitions

  1. 1. to conceal
  2. 2. to hide behind
  3. 3. to cover up

Components

Example Sentences

短期的成功有时会掩盖制度上的深层问题。

Duǎnqī de chénggōng yǒushí huì yǎngài zhìdù shàng de shēncéng wèntí.

Short-term success can sometimes conceal deep structural problems in the system.

他试图用笑容掩盖内心的紧张。

Tā shìtú yòng xiàoróng yǎngài nèixīn de jǐnzhāng.

He tried to use a smile to hide his inner nervousness.

大雪掩盖了山路上的脚印。

Dàxuě yǎngài le shānlù shàng de jiǎoyìn.

The heavy snow covered the footprints on the mountain path.