canopy

in Vietnamese Mái che, mái vòm

BrE /ˈkænəpi/ AmE /ˈkænəpi/

noun en → vi

1 ROOF-LIKE STRUCTURE [countable] B1

Mái che, mái vòm

a roof-like structure, especially one made of cloth or leaves that is put over something to protect it from the weather

  • the canopy of a car

Collocations canopy tent · canopy bed

  • The car has a retractable roof canopy.

    Xe có mái che thu gọn được.

2 TREES [uncountable] B2

Mái rừng

the top layer of branches and leaves in a forest or woodland, formed by the crowns of trees

  • under the canopy

Collocations rainforest canopy · canopy walkway

  • Many animals live in the forest canopy.

    Nhiều loài động vật sống trong mái rừng.

3 ARCHITECTURE [countable] C1

Mái vòm nhà thờ

a large, curved roof over a church altar or other important place in a building

  • the canopy of the cathedral

Collocations canopy ceiling · canopy dome

  • The church has a beautiful stained glass canopy.

    Nhà thờ có mái vòm kính màu đẹp mắt.