umbrella /ˌʌmˈbrɛlə/ noun plural umbrellas
plural umbrellas
Learner's definition of UMBRELLA
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: a device that is used for protection from the rain and sun伞;雨伞;阳伞 ◊ An umbrella consists of a circle of fabric attached to a folding frame that is connected to a central pole or handle.伞的构成包括一个可折叠伞骨、附在其上的圆形伞面,以及与伞骨相连的伞柄。
2
: a group or organization that includes many smaller groups(有众多附属小机构或小群体的)伞形组织 —
often used before another noun常用于另一名词前 3
: something that includes several or many different things综合体 —
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I used the heading “Odds and Ends” as an umbrella term for items that did not fit anywhere else.我把无法归类的物品统一归为“零碎东西”这一类。
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I bought an umbrella policy that insures my car, jewelry, and house.我购买了一份综合性保单,为我的汽车、珠宝和房子都上了保险。