新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

umbrella

英  [ʌmˈbrelə]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • umbrellas

    1[C 可数名词]

    An umbrella is an object which you use to protect yourself from the rain or hot sun. It consists of a long stick with a folding frame covered in cloth.

    双语例句

    例:

    Harry held an umbrella over Denise.

    哈里为丹尼斯撑着伞。

    2[SING 单数型名词] 总组织 , 总称

    Umbrella is used to refer to a single group or description that includes a lot of different organizations or ideas.

    双语例句

    例:

    The country's blood banks are under the umbrella of the American Red Cross.

    该国的血库属于美国红十字会。