a sheet of strong cloth that stretches out from above a door or window to keep off the sun or rain （门窗上面的）遮阳篷，雨篷 
We sat under the blue and white striped awning of the cafe. 我们坐在咖啡厅的蓝色和白色条纹遮阳棚下。
Word Originearly 17th cent. (originally in nautical use): of unknown origin.
