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umbrella

释义

umbrella

adjective

UK /ʌmˈbrelə/

1
an umbrella organization consists of a lot of smaller groups
The UDF was an umbrella body comprising 600 anti-apartheid groups.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe organizations
structural
established
informal
2
an umbrella word is used for talking about a lot of specific things of the same general type
The umbrella term ‘computer-aided design’ includes a wide range of different techniques.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe language
agglutinative
classical
cognate

umbrella

adjective

US /ʌmˈbrelə/

1
an umbrella organization consists of a lot of smaller groups
They form part of an umbrella body comprising twelve universities.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe organizations
structural
established
informal
2
an umbrella word is used for talking about a lot of specific things of the same general type
The umbrella term “computer-aided design” includes a wide range of different techniques.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe language
agglutinative
classical
cognate

umbrella

noun countable

UK /ʌmˈbrelə/

Word Forms

singular	umbrella
plural	umbrellas

1
an object that you hold over your head when it is raining
Synonyms and related words
Outdoor furniture and shades
beach chair
bench
brolly
1. 1a
  a similar but larger object that you use to protect yourself from the sun, for example on the beach or over a table
  Synonyms and related words
  Outdoor furniture and shades
  beach chair
  bench
  brolly
2. 1b
  a parasol
  Synonyms and related words
  Outdoor furniture and shades
  beach chair
  bench
  brolly
2
a single large group that separate groups belong to or are protected by
The team work under the umbrella of the National Research Unit.
Synonyms and related words
General words for organizations and institutions
structure
institution
bureau
3
something that gives protection
the UN aid umbrella
Synonyms and related words
Someone or something that protects and defends
precaution
guardian
protector

umbrella

noun countable

US /ʌmˈbrelə/

Word Forms

singular	umbrella
plural	umbrellas

1
an object that you hold over your head when it is raining
Synonyms and related words
Outdoor furniture and shades
beach chair
bench
brolly
1. 1a
  a similar but larger object that you use to protect yourself from the sun, for example on the beach or over a table
  Synonyms and related words
  Outdoor furniture and shades
  beach chair
  bench
  brolly
2. 1b
  a parasol
  Synonyms and related words
  Outdoor furniture and shades
  beach chair
  bench
  brolly
2
a single large group that separate groups belong to or are protected by
The team work under the umbrella of the National Research Unit.
Synonyms and related words
General words for organizations and institutions
structure
institution
bureau
3
something that gives protection
the UN aid umbrella
Synonyms and related words
Someone or something that protects and defends
precaution
guardian
protector

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