A1 noun Neutral

canopy

/ˈkæn.ə.pi/

A canopy is a cover that hangs over something, like a bed or a seat, to provide shade or protection. In nature, it is the top layer of a forest where the branches and leaves of tall trees meet to form a roof.

Beispiele

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1

We sat under the canopy to stay out of the sun.

We sat under the cover to stay out of the sun.

2

The wedding ceremony took place under a beautiful silk canopy.

The wedding ceremony happened under a beautiful silk cover.

3

I want a cool canopy for my bed.

I want a nice cover over my bed.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
canopy
Verb
canopy
Adjektiv
canopied
Verwandt
awning
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Can of Pea' - imagine a giant green pea pod opening up to form a green roof over your head.

Schnelles Quiz

The monkeys live and play high up in the forest ____.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: canopy

Beispiele

1

We sat under the canopy to stay out of the sun.

everyday

We sat under the cover to stay out of the sun.

2

The wedding ceremony took place under a beautiful silk canopy.

formal

The wedding ceremony happened under a beautiful silk cover.

3

I want a cool canopy for my bed.

informal

I want a nice cover over my bed.

4

The forest canopy blocks most of the sunlight from reaching the ground.

academic

The top layer of trees stops most sunlight from hitting the ground.

5

The hotel entrance features a glass canopy for arriving guests.

business

The hotel door has a glass roof for guests who arrive.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
canopy
Verb
canopy
Adjektiv
canopied
Verwandt
awning

Häufige Kollokationen

forest canopy the top layer of a forest
leafy canopy a cover made of many leaves
bed canopy a decorative cover over a bed
protective canopy a cover that keeps you safe
dense canopy a thick layer of tree tops

Häufige Phrasen

under the canopy

beneath the overhead cover

canopy of stars

the sky at night when it looks like a cover of stars

thick canopy

a very full and dark layer of trees

Wird oft verwechselt mit

canopy vs awning

An awning is usually a fabric sheet attached to a building, while a canopy can be natural (trees) or a free-standing structure.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'canopy' when you are talking about something that acts like a high roof, especially in a forest or over furniture like a bed.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'ceiling' for the top of a forest, but 'canopy' is the correct word for natural overhead covers.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Can of Pea' - imagine a giant green pea pod opening up to form a green roof over your head.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek word 'konops', which means mosquito; it originally referred to a bed with a net to keep insects out.

Grammatikmuster

countable noun plural: canopies often used with 'the' in a nature context
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Kultureller Kontext

In many cultures, a canopy (like a Chuppah) is used in wedding ceremonies to symbolize the home the couple will build together.

Schnelles Quiz

The monkeys live and play high up in the forest ____.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: canopy

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savanna

A1

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estuary

A1

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undergrowth

A1

Undergrowth refers to the small plants, bushes, and shrubs that grow on the ground beneath the taller trees in a forest or wood. It is often dense and can make walking through the area difficult.

germination

A1

Germination is the process where a seed starts to grow into a new plant. It happens when the seed has enough water, the right temperature, and oxygen.

evergreen

A1

An evergreen is a tree or plant that keeps its green leaves all year round, even in the winter. Unlike deciduous trees, it does not lose its foliage during the cold seasons.

endangered species

A1

A group of animals or plants that are in danger of disappearing forever. There are very few of them left in the world, so people try to protect them.

sanctuary

A1

A safe place where people or animals are protected from danger or trouble. It is also a quiet, peaceful place where you can feel calm and relaxed.

mammal

A1

A mammal is a type of animal that breathes air, usually has hair or fur, and gives birth to live young. They are special because the mothers produce milk to feed their babies.

reptile

A1

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invertebrate

A1

An invertebrate is an animal that does not have a backbone or a skeleton inside its body. This group includes many common animals like insects, spiders, worms, and crabs.

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