Definition of canopy in English:

canopy

nounPlural canopies ˈkanəpiˈkænəpi

1An ornamental cloth covering hung or held up over something, especially a throne or bed.
（尤指宝座或床上面的）华盖；罩篷；床罩
a romantic four-poster bed complete with drapes and a canopy
figurative a full moon and a canopy of stars
Example sentencesExamples
- The canopy was made of Barbados cloth, specially imported for her daughter who was obsessed with sea travel.
- Down from the ceiling came canopies of cloth that covered the bed elegantly.
- The orange canopy shaded some of the harsh glare from the sun, allowing her to pull her hood away from her face so she could inspect the fruit more carefully.
- After days of chilly early spring weather, a brilliant sun warmed the square, where the Pope sat in an armchair shaded by a canopy.
- The Volvo 340, which had apparently been abandoned, meant he could not erect his stall and he had to make do with putting out a selection of his wares on the tables, with no canopy over them.
- She was lying on a canvas army cot, under a cloth canopy.
- A garland of wildflowers crowned her head, and the scents rising from her body as she sat upon her throne beneath the bridal canopy filled her with joy.
- What however makes The Rocks a star is its weekend market held under sail-like canopies on two streets.
- Rev Graham waited to go on in an air-conditioned tent, with aides nearby in case of a medical emergency, and the stage was shaded by a massive canopy.
- She parted the drapes of the canopy wider and sat upon the dusty bed.
- But even he has withdrawn to the shade of a canopy draped above a couple of threadbare sofas and that glorious moment now seems an age away.
- To keep the temperature inside from getting too high, a canopy shades the growth chambers.
- Finally, after what seemed like eternity, the officer seated in the shade of the canopy, called out my name.
- We'll hang them from the ceiling above the Sovereign's throne to form a canopy.
- Her bed was covered with linen bed coverings and a linen canopy that kept insects from disturbing her sleep.
- Some savvy businesses owners add their company's name, logo, phone number and address to the exterior of their awnings and canopies.
- Cyclos are like rickshaws: you recline comfortably in front, shaded by a canopy, while your driver pedals you along the streets on a three wheeler.
- A wedding is a soul experience for the bride and groom, a new beginning through the spiritual union under the chuppah, the wedding canopy.
- Thin, white lace fell from the top point of the canopy and draped around the bed.
- Stall owners hawked their wares under canopies of brightly colored cloth.
Synonyms
awning, shade, sunshade, cover, covering
1. 1.1Architecture A projection or shelter that resembles a roof.
  they mounted the station steps under the concrete canopy
  他们登上水泥挑篷下的车站台阶。
  Example sentencesExamples
  On each side, the bridges are sheltered by flat roofed canopies that extend the length of the station like side aisles.
  An overhead canopy of perforated metal panels helps to project sound and define a seating area for smaller lecture groups.
  The roof canopy is made up of stainless steel composite panels bonded to a bituminous rolled sheet over plywood.
  The hall door is very fine, having outer casings and massive pillars supporting an ornamental canopy all of cut stone.
  Fitted from the rim of the concrete canopy is a delicate frame of horizontal rings held in situ by a diagonal net of stainless-steel cables.
  Synonyms
  awning, shade, sunshade, cover, covering
2. 1.2 The transparent plastic or glass cover of an aircraft's cockpit.
  （飞机的）座舱盖
  Example sentencesExamples
  The ejection seat will not fire until the canopy has departed the aircraft.
  The canopy of the aircraft was greatly enlarged with both seats being mounted higher than normal for greater visibility.
  Pieces of the failed acrylic transparency of the aft canopy were also sent to the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory in Ohio.
  In the fall of 1944, the commander of the Third Bomb Group flew the first aircraft with the bulged canopy and was delighted with the results.
  Aermacchi is responsible for the forward fuselage, the integration of the gun and avionics, the canopy, and the tailbone.
3. 1.3 The expanding, umbrella-like part of a parachute, made of silk or nylon.
  降落伞的丝质（或尼龙）伞衣，伞盖
  Example sentencesExamples
  I had double canopy out, had my main entangled in my reserve and landed backwards in a fetal position.
  At around 4,000 ft the trio separated, and Mr Hilder dropped another few hundred feet before pulling the cord to open his canopy.
  Developed from parachuting canopies, modern paragliders have replaced hang-gliding as the most popular aerial activity because of a relatively-simple control mechanism.
  When one parachutist's canopy was caught on the church spire, he was forced to feign death.
  Air filled out the parachute canopy above him and then, swinging on the gentle south-west wind, he landed near St Pancras Church less than two miles away.
  The team will then free-fall down to a height of around 3,000 ft before opening their canopies and forming a ‘loose stack’ formation one on top of one another, gliding down to earth.
  Now, through his company Sky High Images, he plans to promote skydiving as an advertising medium, with the logos of client companies emblazoned on parachute canopies.
  On top of training costs, pilots must purchase their own canopy, harness, helmet and radio, which can be as much as 400,000.
  She's like a parachutist whose canopy has spread around her.
2in singular The uppermost branches of the trees in a forest, forming a more or less continuous layer of foliage.
树冠层
woolly monkeys spend hours every day sitting high in the canopy
毛猴每天都在树冠层高高地坐上几个小时。
Example sentencesExamples
- A low, relatively open canopy with very little Pinus clausa characterizes these areas.
- The shrubbery prevented anyone being seen among the winding trails and the dense canopy kept the shade cool and moist.
- The most common escape tactics was a flight upward at a steep angle to the protective cover of the denser, inner part of the mature pine canopy.
- Hidden in the shadowy cover of the canopy, he waited, silently stalking his unwary prey.
- Gusting breezes stiffened and rustled the heavy leaf canopies offering a meager shade from the summer sun.
- Most of them are epiphytes, growing with their roots not in soil but instead harmlessly clasping tree branches high in the forest canopy.
- The Pacific-slope Flycatcher generally watches from a perch in the lower or middle canopy, and flies out to catch prey in the air.
- They are primarily nocturnal, live only in forests with a dense canopy, and often rest during the day high up in trees.
- During our brief visit to this pathetic copse, our driver told us how the cedars of Lebanon used to stretch from Syria to Israel, a vast scented legendary canopy of a dozen million acres.
- Trees that yield fruit for human consumption often form a second, intermediate canopy.
- These sites were chosen based on elevation, aspect, accessibility and presence of conifer canopy.
- Interactions between predator and prey species can also be affected in substantial ways by the topography and the presence of canopy.
- In these areas, most of the forest softwood is now dead, creating openings in the once-dense evergreen canopy.
- The American chestnut did not really disappear from the eastern forests-it ceased to be a part of the forest canopy and is now a part of the shrub understory.
- I looked up at the jungle canopy above me and saw a tattered cloth tangled in the treetops.
- We are in one of the rarest of all jungle settings, a true triple-tiered canopy.
- A fairly dense canopy prevented direct sunlight from reaching the pools.
- These values are the result of a dense canopy casting heavy shade.
- Even the loss of a few trees from the canopy hurts overwintering butterflies.
- Farms where the forest canopy is preserved support nearly as many species of migratory birds as mature undisturbed forests.

verbcanopies, canopying, canopied ˈkanəpiˈkænəpi

[with object]usually as adjective canopied

Cover or provide with a canopy.
a canopied bed
一张有床罩的床。
the river was canopied by overhanging trees
这条河被垂树给罩住了。
Example sentencesExamples
- After what seemed like hours, a small sigh came from the bed next to Rasha's, and a small blue hand pulled back the sheet that canopied its bed.
- Its 27 bedrooms are spacious, airy and attractively furnished, with hand-painted canopied or four-poster beds buried under billowing duvets as thick as snow drifts.
- Green Valley Ranch is surrounded by dramatic mountains and canopied by a brilliant blue sky.
- Cabins are compact but most of the day (between dives) is spent on the spacious top deck, which is canopied to protect passengers from the sometimes fierce sun.
- He and I joined Lee, Mwai, and the teenaged John, entering a long trail canopied by trees so dense that that it felt like we'd jogged into a James Fenimore Cooper novel.
- Spread over 12 acres of lush green land canopied by large trees, the pheasantry is a spot where birds feel very much at home.
- The furnishings were sparse; a canopied bed, a bureau with a mirror, a chest at the foot of the bed.
- The bed itself was canopied, the cover supported by four thick wooden posts.
- Four-poster and canopied beds should be avoided, or at least their heavy drapes should be replaced with lightweight muslin or cotton ones which can be washed at high temperatures to kill the mites.
- By 1300 individual patrons had built prominent, canopied tombs, with effigies and small weeper figures.
- Beyond the entrance to the hotel was an arcade that ran the length of the street, canopied by the overhanging facades of a row of ancient buildings.
- Her huge bed was canopied and she loved to pull the curtains around it.
- But the unique feature is the ‘star bed’, a canopied, king-sized bed mounted on wheels.
- Ninety solar panels wrap the south side and canopy the bedroom terrace, blocking the sun and generating an energy credit.
- The cloying smell hit me when we entered the thick brush, canopied by towering pines.
- The hacienda's car park and entry opens into a courtyard canopied by an aged and well-tended California Five oak.
- With the tall trees canopying the driveway, there was an ever-present fresh scent of nature in the air.
- During the eighteenth century Madame de Pompadour, the mistress of Louis XV, was a frequent guest here; now, her favourite room with its canopied bed is yours for the asking.
- Here, on streets canopied with venerable trees, stand magnificent old houses, mostly built in the 1910s.
- In each painting, their elaborately canopied bed is conspicuous - the third occupant of the room.
Synonyms
envelop, surround, swathe, enfold, cover, cover up, conceal, hide, secrete, camouflage, disguise, mask, screen, shield, cloak, blanket, shroud, enwrap, canopy, overlay

Origin

Late Middle English: from medieval Latin canopeum 'ceremonial canopy', alteration of Latin conopeum 'mosquito net over a bed', from Greek kōnōpeion 'couch with mosquito curtains', from kōnōps 'mosquito'.

Conopeum, the Latin word from which canopy derives, referred to a mosquito net over a bed. The ultimate source is the Greek word kōnōps ‘mosquito’.

Definition of canopy in US English:

canopy

nounˈkænəpiˈkanəpē

1An ornamental cloth covering hung or held up over something, especially a throne or bed.
（尤指宝座或床上面的）华盖；罩篷；床罩
a romantic four-poster bed complete with drapes and a canopy
figurative a full moon and a canopy of stars
Example sentencesExamples
- The Volvo 340, which had apparently been abandoned, meant he could not erect his stall and he had to make do with putting out a selection of his wares on the tables, with no canopy over them.
- She was lying on a canvas army cot, under a cloth canopy.
- We'll hang them from the ceiling above the Sovereign's throne to form a canopy.
- Down from the ceiling came canopies of cloth that covered the bed elegantly.
- Some savvy businesses owners add their company's name, logo, phone number and address to the exterior of their awnings and canopies.
- The canopy was made of Barbados cloth, specially imported for her daughter who was obsessed with sea travel.
- The orange canopy shaded some of the harsh glare from the sun, allowing her to pull her hood away from her face so she could inspect the fruit more carefully.
- After days of chilly early spring weather, a brilliant sun warmed the square, where the Pope sat in an armchair shaded by a canopy.
- Stall owners hawked their wares under canopies of brightly colored cloth.
- Cyclos are like rickshaws: you recline comfortably in front, shaded by a canopy, while your driver pedals you along the streets on a three wheeler.
- Her bed was covered with linen bed coverings and a linen canopy that kept insects from disturbing her sleep.
- Rev Graham waited to go on in an air-conditioned tent, with aides nearby in case of a medical emergency, and the stage was shaded by a massive canopy.
- To keep the temperature inside from getting too high, a canopy shades the growth chambers.
- Finally, after what seemed like eternity, the officer seated in the shade of the canopy, called out my name.
- She parted the drapes of the canopy wider and sat upon the dusty bed.
- Thin, white lace fell from the top point of the canopy and draped around the bed.
- A wedding is a soul experience for the bride and groom, a new beginning through the spiritual union under the chuppah, the wedding canopy.
- What however makes The Rocks a star is its weekend market held under sail-like canopies on two streets.
- A garland of wildflowers crowned her head, and the scents rising from her body as she sat upon her throne beneath the bridal canopy filled her with joy.
- But even he has withdrawn to the shade of a canopy draped above a couple of threadbare sofas and that glorious moment now seems an age away.
Synonyms
awning, shade, sunshade, cover, covering
1. 1.1Architecture A projection or shelter that resembles a roof.
  they mounted the station steps under the concrete canopy
  他们登上水泥挑篷下的车站台阶。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Fitted from the rim of the concrete canopy is a delicate frame of horizontal rings held in situ by a diagonal net of stainless-steel cables.
  The hall door is very fine, having outer casings and massive pillars supporting an ornamental canopy all of cut stone.
  On each side, the bridges are sheltered by flat roofed canopies that extend the length of the station like side aisles.
  An overhead canopy of perforated metal panels helps to project sound and define a seating area for smaller lecture groups.
  The roof canopy is made up of stainless steel composite panels bonded to a bituminous rolled sheet over plywood.
  Synonyms
  awning, shade, sunshade, cover, covering
2. 1.2 The transparent plastic or glass cover of an aircraft's cockpit.
  （飞机的）座舱盖
  Example sentencesExamples
  Aermacchi is responsible for the forward fuselage, the integration of the gun and avionics, the canopy, and the tailbone.
  In the fall of 1944, the commander of the Third Bomb Group flew the first aircraft with the bulged canopy and was delighted with the results.
  The ejection seat will not fire until the canopy has departed the aircraft.
  The canopy of the aircraft was greatly enlarged with both seats being mounted higher than normal for greater visibility.
  Pieces of the failed acrylic transparency of the aft canopy were also sent to the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory in Ohio.
3. 1.3 The expanding, umbrella-like part of a parachute, made of silk or nylon.
  降落伞的丝质（或尼龙）伞衣，伞盖
  Example sentencesExamples
  Developed from parachuting canopies, modern paragliders have replaced hang-gliding as the most popular aerial activity because of a relatively-simple control mechanism.
  On top of training costs, pilots must purchase their own canopy, harness, helmet and radio, which can be as much as 400,000.
  I had double canopy out, had my main entangled in my reserve and landed backwards in a fetal position.
  At around 4,000 ft the trio separated, and Mr Hilder dropped another few hundred feet before pulling the cord to open his canopy.
  When one parachutist's canopy was caught on the church spire, he was forced to feign death.
  Air filled out the parachute canopy above him and then, swinging on the gentle south-west wind, he landed near St Pancras Church less than two miles away.
  The team will then free-fall down to a height of around 3,000 ft before opening their canopies and forming a ‘loose stack’ formation one on top of one another, gliding down to earth.
  She's like a parachutist whose canopy has spread around her.
  Now, through his company Sky High Images, he plans to promote skydiving as an advertising medium, with the logos of client companies emblazoned on parachute canopies.
4. 1.4in singular The uppermost trees or branches of the trees in a forest, forming a more or less continuous layer of foliage.
  树冠层
  monkeys spend hours every day sitting high in the canopy
  毛猴每天都在树冠层高高地坐上几个小时。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The most common escape tactics was a flight upward at a steep angle to the protective cover of the denser, inner part of the mature pine canopy.
  The shrubbery prevented anyone being seen among the winding trails and the dense canopy kept the shade cool and moist.
  Hidden in the shadowy cover of the canopy, he waited, silently stalking his unwary prey.
  Most of them are epiphytes, growing with their roots not in soil but instead harmlessly clasping tree branches high in the forest canopy.
  These sites were chosen based on elevation, aspect, accessibility and presence of conifer canopy.
  These values are the result of a dense canopy casting heavy shade.
  The Pacific-slope Flycatcher generally watches from a perch in the lower or middle canopy, and flies out to catch prey in the air.
  They are primarily nocturnal, live only in forests with a dense canopy, and often rest during the day high up in trees.
  A low, relatively open canopy with very little Pinus clausa characterizes these areas.
  In these areas, most of the forest softwood is now dead, creating openings in the once-dense evergreen canopy.
  Farms where the forest canopy is preserved support nearly as many species of migratory birds as mature undisturbed forests.
  Even the loss of a few trees from the canopy hurts overwintering butterflies.
  Trees that yield fruit for human consumption often form a second, intermediate canopy.
  During our brief visit to this pathetic copse, our driver told us how the cedars of Lebanon used to stretch from Syria to Israel, a vast scented legendary canopy of a dozen million acres.
  A fairly dense canopy prevented direct sunlight from reaching the pools.
  Gusting breezes stiffened and rustled the heavy leaf canopies offering a meager shade from the summer sun.
  The American chestnut did not really disappear from the eastern forests-it ceased to be a part of the forest canopy and is now a part of the shrub understory.
  I looked up at the jungle canopy above me and saw a tattered cloth tangled in the treetops.
  We are in one of the rarest of all jungle settings, a true triple-tiered canopy.
  Interactions between predator and prey species can also be affected in substantial ways by the topography and the presence of canopy.

verbˈkænəpiˈkanəpē

[with object]usually as adjective canopied

Cover or provide with a canopy.
a canopied bed
一张有床罩的床。
the river was canopied by overhanging trees
这条河被垂树给罩住了。
Example sentencesExamples
- Her huge bed was canopied and she loved to pull the curtains around it.
- After what seemed like hours, a small sigh came from the bed next to Rasha's, and a small blue hand pulled back the sheet that canopied its bed.
- Its 27 bedrooms are spacious, airy and attractively furnished, with hand-painted canopied or four-poster beds buried under billowing duvets as thick as snow drifts.
- During the eighteenth century Madame de Pompadour, the mistress of Louis XV, was a frequent guest here; now, her favourite room with its canopied bed is yours for the asking.
- Here, on streets canopied with venerable trees, stand magnificent old houses, mostly built in the 1910s.
- With the tall trees canopying the driveway, there was an ever-present fresh scent of nature in the air.
- Spread over 12 acres of lush green land canopied by large trees, the pheasantry is a spot where birds feel very much at home.
- Green Valley Ranch is surrounded by dramatic mountains and canopied by a brilliant blue sky.
- The cloying smell hit me when we entered the thick brush, canopied by towering pines.
- He and I joined Lee, Mwai, and the teenaged John, entering a long trail canopied by trees so dense that that it felt like we'd jogged into a James Fenimore Cooper novel.
- Ninety solar panels wrap the south side and canopy the bedroom terrace, blocking the sun and generating an energy credit.
- But the unique feature is the ‘star bed’, a canopied, king-sized bed mounted on wheels.
- The hacienda's car park and entry opens into a courtyard canopied by an aged and well-tended California Five oak.
- The bed itself was canopied, the cover supported by four thick wooden posts.
- The furnishings were sparse; a canopied bed, a bureau with a mirror, a chest at the foot of the bed.
- Cabins are compact but most of the day (between dives) is spent on the spacious top deck, which is canopied to protect passengers from the sometimes fierce sun.
- Four-poster and canopied beds should be avoided, or at least their heavy drapes should be replaced with lightweight muslin or cotton ones which can be washed at high temperatures to kill the mites.
- By 1300 individual patrons had built prominent, canopied tombs, with effigies and small weeper figures.
- In each painting, their elaborately canopied bed is conspicuous - the third occupant of the room.
- Beyond the entrance to the hotel was an arcade that ran the length of the street, canopied by the overhanging facades of a row of ancient buildings.
Synonyms
envelop, surround, swathe, enfold, cover, cover up, conceal, hide, secrete, camouflage, disguise, mask, screen, shield, cloak, blanket, shroud, enwrap, canopy, overlay

Origin

Late Middle English: from medieval Latin canopeum ‘ceremonial canopy’, alteration of Latin conopeum ‘mosquito net over a bed’, from Greek kōnōpeion ‘couch with mosquito curtains’, from kōnōps ‘mosquito’.

单词	canopy
释义	Definition of canopy in English: canopy nounPlural canopies ˈkanəpiˈkænəpi 1An ornamental cloth covering hung or held up over something, especially a throne or bed. （尤指宝座或床上面的）华盖；罩篷；床罩 a romantic four-poster bed complete with drapes and a canopy figurative a full moon and a canopy of stars Example sentencesExamples The canopy was made of Barbados cloth, specially imported for her daughter who was obsessed with sea travel. Down from the ceiling came canopies of cloth that covered the bed elegantly. The orange canopy shaded some of the harsh glare from the sun, allowing her to pull her hood away from her face so she could inspect the fruit more carefully. After days of chilly early spring weather, a brilliant sun warmed the square, where the Pope sat in an armchair shaded by a canopy. The Volvo 340, which had apparently been abandoned, meant he could not erect his stall and he had to make do with putting out a selection of his wares on the tables, with no canopy over them. She was lying on a canvas army cot, under a cloth canopy. A garland of wildflowers crowned her head, and the scents rising from her body as she sat upon her throne beneath the bridal canopy filled her with joy. What however makes The Rocks a star is its weekend market held under sail-like canopies on two streets. Rev Graham waited to go on in an air-conditioned tent, with aides nearby in case of a medical emergency, and the stage was shaded by a massive canopy. She parted the drapes of the canopy wider and sat upon the dusty bed. But even he has withdrawn to the shade of a canopy draped above a couple of threadbare sofas and that glorious moment now seems an age away. To keep the temperature inside from getting too high, a canopy shades the growth chambers. Finally, after what seemed like eternity, the officer seated in the shade of the canopy, called out my name. We'll hang them from the ceiling above the Sovereign's throne to form a canopy. Her bed was covered with linen bed coverings and a linen canopy that kept insects from disturbing her sleep. Some savvy businesses owners add their company's name, logo, phone number and address to the exterior of their awnings and canopies. Cyclos are like rickshaws: you recline comfortably in front, shaded by a canopy, while your driver pedals you along the streets on a three wheeler. A wedding is a soul experience for the bride and groom, a new beginning through the spiritual union under the chuppah, the wedding canopy. Thin, white lace fell from the top point of the canopy and draped around the bed. Stall owners hawked their wares under canopies of brightly colored cloth. Synonyms awning, shade, sunshade, cover, covering 1.1Architecture A projection or shelter that resembles a roof. they mounted the station steps under the concrete canopy 他们登上水泥挑篷下的车站台阶。 Example sentencesExamples On each side, the bridges are sheltered by flat roofed canopies that extend the length of the station like side aisles. An overhead canopy of perforated metal panels helps to project sound and define a seating area for smaller lecture groups. The roof canopy is made up of stainless steel composite panels bonded to a bituminous rolled sheet over plywood. The hall door is very fine, having outer casings and massive pillars supporting an ornamental canopy all of cut stone. Fitted from the rim of the concrete canopy is a delicate frame of horizontal rings held in situ by a diagonal net of stainless-steel cables. Synonyms awning, shade, sunshade, cover, covering 1.2 The transparent plastic or glass cover of an aircraft's cockpit. （飞机的）座舱盖 Example sentencesExamples The ejection seat will not fire until the canopy has departed the aircraft. The canopy of the aircraft was greatly enlarged with both seats being mounted higher than normal for greater visibility. Pieces of the failed acrylic transparency of the aft canopy were also sent to the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory in Ohio. In the fall of 1944, the commander of the Third Bomb Group flew the first aircraft with the bulged canopy and was delighted with the results. Aermacchi is responsible for the forward fuselage, the integration of the gun and avionics, the canopy, and the tailbone. 1.3 The expanding, umbrella-like part of a parachute, made of silk or nylon. 降落伞的丝质（或尼龙）伞衣，伞盖 Example sentencesExamples I had double canopy out, had my main entangled in my reserve and landed backwards in a fetal position. At around 4,000 ft the trio separated, and Mr Hilder dropped another few hundred feet before pulling the cord to open his canopy. Developed from parachuting canopies, modern paragliders have replaced hang-gliding as the most popular aerial activity because of a relatively-simple control mechanism. When one parachutist's canopy was caught on the church spire, he was forced to feign death. Air filled out the parachute canopy above him and then, swinging on the gentle south-west wind, he landed near St Pancras Church less than two miles away. The team will then free-fall down to a height of around 3,000 ft before opening their canopies and forming a ‘loose stack’ formation one on top of one another, gliding down to earth. Now, through his company Sky High Images, he plans to promote skydiving as an advertising medium, with the logos of client companies emblazoned on parachute canopies. On top of training costs, pilots must purchase their own canopy, harness, helmet and radio, which can be as much as 400,000. She's like a parachutist whose canopy has spread around her. 2in singular The uppermost branches of the trees in a forest, forming a more or less continuous layer of foliage. 树冠层 woolly monkeys spend hours every day sitting high in the canopy 毛猴每天都在树冠层高高地坐上几个小时。 Example sentencesExamples A low, relatively open canopy with very little Pinus clausa characterizes these areas. The shrubbery prevented anyone being seen among the winding trails and the dense canopy kept the shade cool and moist. The most common escape tactics was a flight upward at a steep angle to the protective cover of the denser, inner part of the mature pine canopy. Hidden in the shadowy cover of the canopy, he waited, silently stalking his unwary prey. Gusting breezes stiffened and rustled the heavy leaf canopies offering a meager shade from the summer sun. Most of them are epiphytes, growing with their roots not in soil but instead harmlessly clasping tree branches high in the forest canopy. The Pacific-slope Flycatcher generally watches from a perch in the lower or middle canopy, and flies out to catch prey in the air. They are primarily nocturnal, live only in forests with a dense canopy, and often rest during the day high up in trees. During our brief visit to this pathetic copse, our driver told us how the cedars of Lebanon used to stretch from Syria to Israel, a vast scented legendary canopy of a dozen million acres. Trees that yield fruit for human consumption often form a second, intermediate canopy. These sites were chosen based on elevation, aspect, accessibility and presence of conifer canopy. Interactions between predator and prey species can also be affected in substantial ways by the topography and the presence of canopy. In these areas, most of the forest softwood is now dead, creating openings in the once-dense evergreen canopy. The American chestnut did not really disappear from the eastern forests-it ceased to be a part of the forest canopy and is now a part of the shrub understory. I looked up at the jungle canopy above me and saw a tattered cloth tangled in the treetops. We are in one of the rarest of all jungle settings, a true triple-tiered canopy. A fairly dense canopy prevented direct sunlight from reaching the pools. These values are the result of a dense canopy casting heavy shade. Even the loss of a few trees from the canopy hurts overwintering butterflies. Farms where the forest canopy is preserved support nearly as many species of migratory birds as mature undisturbed forests. verbcanopies, canopying, canopied ˈkanəpiˈkænəpi [with object]usually as adjective canopied Cover or provide with a canopy. a canopied bed 一张有床罩的床。 the river was canopied by overhanging trees 这条河被垂树给罩住了。 Example sentencesExamples After what seemed like hours, a small sigh came from the bed next to Rasha's, and a small blue hand pulled back the sheet that canopied its bed. Its 27 bedrooms are spacious, airy and attractively furnished, with hand-painted canopied or four-poster beds buried under billowing duvets as thick as snow drifts. Green Valley Ranch is surrounded by dramatic mountains and canopied by a brilliant blue sky. Cabins are compact but most of the day (between dives) is spent on the spacious top deck, which is canopied to protect passengers from the sometimes fierce sun. He and I joined Lee, Mwai, and the teenaged John, entering a long trail canopied by trees so dense that that it felt like we'd jogged into a James Fenimore Cooper novel. Spread over 12 acres of lush green land canopied by large trees, the pheasantry is a spot where birds feel very much at home. The furnishings were sparse; a canopied bed, a bureau with a mirror, a chest at the foot of the bed. The bed itself was canopied, the cover supported by four thick wooden posts. Four-poster and canopied beds should be avoided, or at least their heavy drapes should be replaced with lightweight muslin or cotton ones which can be washed at high temperatures to kill the mites. By 1300 individual patrons had built prominent, canopied tombs, with effigies and small weeper figures. Beyond the entrance to the hotel was an arcade that ran the length of the street, canopied by the overhanging facades of a row of ancient buildings. Her huge bed was canopied and she loved to pull the curtains around it. But the unique feature is the ‘star bed’, a canopied, king-sized bed mounted on wheels. Ninety solar panels wrap the south side and canopy the bedroom terrace, blocking the sun and generating an energy credit. The cloying smell hit me when we entered the thick brush, canopied by towering pines. The hacienda's car park and entry opens into a courtyard canopied by an aged and well-tended California Five oak. With the tall trees canopying the driveway, there was an ever-present fresh scent of nature in the air. During the eighteenth century Madame de Pompadour, the mistress of Louis XV, was a frequent guest here; now, her favourite room with its canopied bed is yours for the asking. Here, on streets canopied with venerable trees, stand magnificent old houses, mostly built in the 1910s. In each painting, their elaborately canopied bed is conspicuous - the third occupant of the room. Synonyms envelop, surround, swathe, enfold, cover, cover up, conceal, hide, secrete, camouflage, disguise, mask, screen, shield, cloak, blanket, shroud, enwrap, canopy, overlay Origin Late Middle English: from medieval Latin canopeum 'ceremonial canopy', alteration of Latin conopeum 'mosquito net over a bed', from Greek kōnōpeion 'couch with mosquito curtains', from kōnōps 'mosquito'. Conopeum, the Latin word from which canopy derives, referred to a mosquito net over a bed. The ultimate source is the Greek word kōnōps ‘mosquito’. Definition of canopy in US English: canopy nounˈkænəpiˈkanəpē 1An ornamental cloth covering hung or held up over something, especially a throne or bed. （尤指宝座或床上面的）华盖；罩篷；床罩 a romantic four-poster bed complete with drapes and a canopy figurative a full moon and a canopy of stars Example sentencesExamples The Volvo 340, which had apparently been abandoned, meant he could not erect his stall and he had to make do with putting out a selection of his wares on the tables, with no canopy over them. She was lying on a canvas army cot, under a cloth canopy. We'll hang them from the ceiling above the Sovereign's throne to form a canopy. Down from the ceiling came canopies of cloth that covered the bed elegantly. Some savvy businesses owners add their company's name, logo, phone number and address to the exterior of their awnings and canopies. The canopy was made of Barbados cloth, specially imported for her daughter who was obsessed with sea travel. The orange canopy shaded some of the harsh glare from the sun, allowing her to pull her hood away from her face so she could inspect the fruit more carefully. After days of chilly early spring weather, a brilliant sun warmed the square, where the Pope sat in an armchair shaded by a canopy. Stall owners hawked their wares under canopies of brightly colored cloth. Cyclos are like rickshaws: you recline comfortably in front, shaded by a canopy, while your driver pedals you along the streets on a three wheeler. Her bed was covered with linen bed coverings and a linen canopy that kept insects from disturbing her sleep. Rev Graham waited to go on in an air-conditioned tent, with aides nearby in case of a medical emergency, and the stage was shaded by a massive canopy. To keep the temperature inside from getting too high, a canopy shades the growth chambers. Finally, after what seemed like eternity, the officer seated in the shade of the canopy, called out my name. She parted the drapes of the canopy wider and sat upon the dusty bed. Thin, white lace fell from the top point of the canopy and draped around the bed. A wedding is a soul experience for the bride and groom, a new beginning through the spiritual union under the chuppah, the wedding canopy. What however makes The Rocks a star is its weekend market held under sail-like canopies on two streets. A garland of wildflowers crowned her head, and the scents rising from her body as she sat upon her throne beneath the bridal canopy filled her with joy. But even he has withdrawn to the shade of a canopy draped above a couple of threadbare sofas and that glorious moment now seems an age away. Synonyms awning, shade, sunshade, cover, covering 1.1Architecture A projection or shelter that resembles a roof. they mounted the station steps under the concrete canopy 他们登上水泥挑篷下的车站台阶。 Example sentencesExamples Fitted from the rim of the concrete canopy is a delicate frame of horizontal rings held in situ by a diagonal net of stainless-steel cables. The hall door is very fine, having outer casings and massive pillars supporting an ornamental canopy all of cut stone. On each side, the bridges are sheltered by flat roofed canopies that extend the length of the station like side aisles. An overhead canopy of perforated metal panels helps to project sound and define a seating area for smaller lecture groups. The roof canopy is made up of stainless steel composite panels bonded to a bituminous rolled sheet over plywood. Synonyms awning, shade, sunshade, cover, covering 1.2 The transparent plastic or glass cover of an aircraft's cockpit. （飞机的）座舱盖 Example sentencesExamples Aermacchi is responsible for the forward fuselage, the integration of the gun and avionics, the canopy, and the tailbone. In the fall of 1944, the commander of the Third Bomb Group flew the first aircraft with the bulged canopy and was delighted with the results. The ejection seat will not fire until the canopy has departed the aircraft. The canopy of the aircraft was greatly enlarged with both seats being mounted higher than normal for greater visibility. Pieces of the failed acrylic transparency of the aft canopy were also sent to the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory in Ohio. 1.3 The expanding, umbrella-like part of a parachute, made of silk or nylon. 降落伞的丝质（或尼龙）伞衣，伞盖 Example sentencesExamples Developed from parachuting canopies, modern paragliders have replaced hang-gliding as the most popular aerial activity because of a relatively-simple control mechanism. On top of training costs, pilots must purchase their own canopy, harness, helmet and radio, which can be as much as 400,000. I had double canopy out, had my main entangled in my reserve and landed backwards in a fetal position. At around 4,000 ft the trio separated, and Mr Hilder dropped another few hundred feet before pulling the cord to open his canopy. When one parachutist's canopy was caught on the church spire, he was forced to feign death. Air filled out the parachute canopy above him and then, swinging on the gentle south-west wind, he landed near St Pancras Church less than two miles away. The team will then free-fall down to a height of around 3,000 ft before opening their canopies and forming a ‘loose stack’ formation one on top of one another, gliding down to earth. She's like a parachutist whose canopy has spread around her. Now, through his company Sky High Images, he plans to promote skydiving as an advertising medium, with the logos of client companies emblazoned on parachute canopies. 1.4in singular The uppermost trees or branches of the trees in a forest, forming a more or less continuous layer of foliage. 树冠层 monkeys spend hours every day sitting high in the canopy 毛猴每天都在树冠层高高地坐上几个小时。 Example sentencesExamples The most common escape tactics was a flight upward at a steep angle to the protective cover of the denser, inner part of the mature pine canopy. The shrubbery prevented anyone being seen among the winding trails and the dense canopy kept the shade cool and moist. Hidden in the shadowy cover of the canopy, he waited, silently stalking his unwary prey. Most of them are epiphytes, growing with their roots not in soil but instead harmlessly clasping tree branches high in the forest canopy. These sites were chosen based on elevation, aspect, accessibility and presence of conifer canopy. These values are the result of a dense canopy casting heavy shade. The Pacific-slope Flycatcher generally watches from a perch in the lower or middle canopy, and flies out to catch prey in the air. They are primarily nocturnal, live only in forests with a dense canopy, and often rest during the day high up in trees. A low, relatively open canopy with very little Pinus clausa characterizes these areas. In these areas, most of the forest softwood is now dead, creating openings in the once-dense evergreen canopy. Farms where the forest canopy is preserved support nearly as many species of migratory birds as mature undisturbed forests. Even the loss of a few trees from the canopy hurts overwintering butterflies. Trees that yield fruit for human consumption often form a second, intermediate canopy. During our brief visit to this pathetic copse, our driver told us how the cedars of Lebanon used to stretch from Syria to Israel, a vast scented legendary canopy of a dozen million acres. A fairly dense canopy prevented direct sunlight from reaching the pools. Gusting breezes stiffened and rustled the heavy leaf canopies offering a meager shade from the summer sun. The American chestnut did not really disappear from the eastern forests-it ceased to be a part of the forest canopy and is now a part of the shrub understory. I looked up at the jungle canopy above me and saw a tattered cloth tangled in the treetops. We are in one of the rarest of all jungle settings, a true triple-tiered canopy. Interactions between predator and prey species can also be affected in substantial ways by the topography and the presence of canopy. verbˈkænəpiˈkanəpē [with object]usually as adjective canopied Cover or provide with a canopy. a canopied bed 一张有床罩的床。 the river was canopied by overhanging trees 这条河被垂树给罩住了。 Example sentencesExamples Her huge bed was canopied and she loved to pull the curtains around it. After what seemed like hours, a small sigh came from the bed next to Rasha's, and a small blue hand pulled back the sheet that canopied its bed. Its 27 bedrooms are spacious, airy and attractively furnished, with hand-painted canopied or four-poster beds buried under billowing duvets as thick as snow drifts. During the eighteenth century Madame de Pompadour, the mistress of Louis XV, was a frequent guest here; now, her favourite room with its canopied bed is yours for the asking. Here, on streets canopied with venerable trees, stand magnificent old houses, mostly built in the 1910s. With the tall trees canopying the driveway, there was an ever-present fresh scent of nature in the air. Spread over 12 acres of lush green land canopied by large trees, the pheasantry is a spot where birds feel very much at home. Green Valley Ranch is surrounded by dramatic mountains and canopied by a brilliant blue sky. The cloying smell hit me when we entered the thick brush, canopied by towering pines. He and I joined Lee, Mwai, and the teenaged John, entering a long trail canopied by trees so dense that that it felt like we'd jogged into a James Fenimore Cooper novel. Ninety solar panels wrap the south side and canopy the bedroom terrace, blocking the sun and generating an energy credit. But the unique feature is the ‘star bed’, a canopied, king-sized bed mounted on wheels. The hacienda's car park and entry opens into a courtyard canopied by an aged and well-tended California Five oak. The bed itself was canopied, the cover supported by four thick wooden posts. The furnishings were sparse; a canopied bed, a bureau with a mirror, a chest at the foot of the bed. Cabins are compact but most of the day (between dives) is spent on the spacious top deck, which is canopied to protect passengers from the sometimes fierce sun. Four-poster and canopied beds should be avoided, or at least their heavy drapes should be replaced with lightweight muslin or cotton ones which can be washed at high temperatures to kill the mites. By 1300 individual patrons had built prominent, canopied tombs, with effigies and small weeper figures. In each painting, their elaborately canopied bed is conspicuous - the third occupant of the room. Beyond the entrance to the hotel was an arcade that ran the length of the street, canopied by the overhanging facades of a row of ancient buildings. Synonyms envelop, surround, swathe, enfold, cover, cover up, conceal, hide, secrete, camouflage, disguise, mask, screen, shield, cloak, blanket, shroud, enwrap, canopy, overlay Origin Late Middle English: from medieval Latin canopeum ‘ceremonial canopy’, alteration of Latin conopeum ‘mosquito net over a bed’, from Greek kōnōpeion ‘couch with mosquito curtains’, from kōnōps ‘mosquito’.
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