
umbrella
/ʌmˈbrelə/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #204 in the learning path
雨伞;阳伞
Definitions
n. a folding cover on a stick protecting against rain or sun
雨伞;阳伞
adj. including several different groups, activities, or ideas
统括的;综合性的
Example
We shared an umbrella on the walk home.
走路回家时,我们共撑一把伞。
An umbrella organisation can help small charities coordinate their activities and share resources more effectively.
一个联合组织可以帮助小型慈善机构协调活动,更有效地共享资源。
Collocations
- open an umbrella
- under an umbrella
- umbrella organisation
- umbrella term
Usage tip
umbrella term指涵盖多个相关概念的统称。
FAQ
- What does umbrella mean?
- a folding cover on a stick protecting against rain or sun including several different groups, activities, or ideas
- How is umbrella pronounced?
- UK /ʌmˈbrelə/, US /ʌmˈbrelə/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.