A1 noun 中性

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.

例句

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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.

词族

名词
canopy
Verb
canopy
形容词
canopied
相关
awning
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记忆技巧

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: canopy

例句

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.

词族

名词
canopy
Verb
canopy
形容词
canopied
相关
awning

常见搭配

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

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

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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使用说明

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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常见错误

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

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记忆技巧

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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词源

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

语法模式

countable noun plural: canopies often used with 'the' in a nature context
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文化背景

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: canopy

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A1

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