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umbrella

US /əmˈbrɛlə/

noun Core · B1 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Take an umbrella because it may rain this afternoon.

Synonyms

  • parasola handheld collapsible source of shade

Collocations

  • Easy carry an umbrella in the rain
    to carry an umbrella in the rain, meaning to move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
  • Medium under the umbrella of a corporate parent
    subject to the authority, condition, or terms of the umbrella of a corporate parent
  • Hard comprehensive umbrella insurance policy
    describing comprehensive umbrella insurance policy (an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge)
  • Very Hard provide an umbrella of diplomatic immunity
    to supply or make available regarding an umbrella of diplomatic immunity

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