umbrella

Regenschirm

Ein zusammenklappbarer Schirm mit Griff, den man zum Schutz vor Regen über den Kopf hält.

In einfachem Englisch: A folding cover on a handle that you hold above your head to keep rain off.

• Take an umbrella today.
• She opened her umbrella when it started raining.
• We shared an umbrella on the walk home.

Häufige Wendungen: open an umbrella, carry an umbrella, under an umbrella, beach umbrella

Dachorganisation

Eine Organisation, die mehrere kleinere Organisationen unter ihrer Leitung vereint.

In einfachem Englisch: An organization that brings several smaller organizations together under its control.

• The charities work under one umbrella.
• An umbrella organization manages the local clubs.
• Several small businesses joined the company umbrella.

So benutzt man es: under the umbrella of something (The clubs operate under the umbrella of a national association.)

Synonyme: parent organization

Häufige Wendungen: umbrella organization, company umbrella, under one umbrella

Schutzschirm

Etwas, das Menschen oder Dinge vor Gefahren, Schäden oder Schwierigkeiten schützt.

In einfachem Englisch: Something that protects people or things from danger, damage, or trouble.

• The alliance provides a security umbrella.
• Fighter planes formed a defensive umbrella over the ships.
• The country relies on its neighbour’s nuclear umbrella.

So benutzt man es: under the umbrella of something (The region remained under the umbrella of the defence alliance.)

Synonyme: shield, protection

Häufige Wendungen: defensive umbrella, nuclear umbrella, security umbrella