umbrella term
US /ˈʌm.brɛl.ə tɜːrm/
UK /ˈʌm.brɛl.ə tɜːm/
名詞
總稱, 傘形術語
a word or phrase that covers a wide range of concepts, categories, or items; a general term that encompasses many specific terms
範例:
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''Fruit'' is an umbrella term for apples, oranges, bananas, and many other edible plant products.
「水果」是蘋果、橙子、香蕉和許多其他可食用植物產品的總稱。
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''Mental health'' is an umbrella term that includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
「心理健康」是一個總稱，包括情感、心理和社會福祉。