| 释义 |
Noun: umbrella úm'brelu- A lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
- A formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets
"an air umbrella over England" - Having the function of uniting a group of similar things
"the Democratic Party is an umbrella for many liberal groups"; "under the umbrella of capitalism"
Adjective: umbrella úm'brelu- Covering or applying simultaneously to a number of similar items or elements or groups
"an umbrella organization"; "umbrella insurance coverage"
Derived forms: umbrellas See also: comprehensive Type of: canopy, conjugation, defence [Brit, Cdn], defense [US], defensive measure, jointure, unification, union, uniting Encyclopedia: Umbrella |