English Dictionary

umbrella

/ʌmˈbɹɛlə/

noun

A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun. / Generally, anything that provides protection. / Something that covers a wide range of concepts, purposes, groups, etc.

I always carry an umbrella with me in case it rains.

意味（1）

A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.

Quick, grab that umbrella before you get rained on!

意味（2）

Generally, anything that provides protection.

The fighters provide a defensive air umbrella over the battle group.

意味（3）

Something that covers a wide range of concepts, purposes, groups, etc.

The test facility was established under the umbrella of the company's quality program.

意味（4）

The main body of a jellyfish, excluding the tentacles.

Jellyfish are composed of more than 90% water and most of their umbrella mass is made up of gelatinous material.

意味（5）

(photography, television) An umbrella-shaped reflector with a white or silvery inner surface, used to diffuse a nearby light.

Using umbrellas for shooting a wedding party is ok, but not necessary.

意味（6）

Umbrella bridge, a bridge in more than one direction. An umbrella bridge was built over Oxford Circus in 1963 to allow traffic to drive over it while excavation took place below it to create a new ticket hall for the London Underground as part of construction of the Victoria Line.

https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/50-years-ago-a-huge-steel-umbrella-for-oxford-circus-tube-station-8955/ accessed 2023-09-24.