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canopy

UK //ˈkæn.ə.pi//US //ˈkæn.ə.pi//

词源

源自中古英语canape,来自古法语conope,最终源自希腊语kōnōpeion(蚊帐),原指用于防蚊的床帐。

noun

❶ 指由树木枝叶形成的天然顶盖,常见于森林或花园中,能提供遮荫和保护。

“The dense canopy of the rainforest blocks most sunlight from reaching the ground.”

(茂密的热带雨林树冠阻挡了大部分阳光照射到地面。)

“We set up our picnic under the leafy canopy of an old oak tree.”

(我们在一棵老橡树茂密的树荫下野餐。)

❶ 指人造的悬挂式顶棚,如床顶篷、帐篷顶或建筑装饰性顶盖。

“The four-poster bed had an elegant silk canopy.”

(这张四柱床配有优雅的丝绸顶篷。)

“A white canopy was erected over the outdoor wedding ceremony.”

(户外婚礼仪式上方搭建了白色天篷。)

同义词:covering, awning, dome, cover, shelter

verb

❶ 用顶篷覆盖或遮蔽某物,通常指用布料或自然植被形成遮盖。

“The walkway was canopied with flowering vines.”

(走道上方覆盖着开花的藤蔓。)

“They canopied the patio with a large sunshade for the party.”

(他们为聚会用大遮阳篷盖住了露台。)

同义词:cover, shade, overhang, screen, veil

常见短语

canopy bed — 指带有装饰性顶篷的床,常见于古典或豪华卧室设计。

“The princess slept in a beautiful canopy bed with silk drapes.”

(公主睡在一张带有丝绸帘子的漂亮四柱床上。)

forest canopy — 特指森林中由树木顶端枝叶形成的连续覆盖层,是重要的生态系统。

“Researchers use special equipment to study life in the forest canopy.”

(研究人员使用特殊设备研究森林冠层中的生物。)