伞umbrella; umbrella-shaped object
台阶staircase; opportunity to extricate somebody from embarrassment or predicament: way out
失望lose hope/heart/confidence; disappointed
实用practical use or application; practical
帅commander-in-chief; the chief piece in Chinese chess
晒shine upon/on; dry in the sun
烧burn; heat up or use certain chemicals, radioactive substances to cause changes in a substance
率先take the lead in doing something
甚至even to the extent that; so far as to
申请file an application; application