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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

overshadow

英  [ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词

  • overshadows , overshadowing , overshadowed

    1. [T 及物动词] 给…蒙上阴影

    If an unpleasant event or feeling overshadows something, it makes it less happy or enjoyable.

    近义词

    cloud

    双语例句

    例：

    Fears for the president's safety could overshadow his peace-making mission.

    对总统安全的担心会给他的调解任务蒙上阴影。

    2. [T 及物动词] 使黯然失色

    If you are overshadowed by a person or thing, you are less successful, important, or impressive than they are.

    近义词

    eclipse

    双语例句

    例：

    Hester is overshadowed by her younger and more attractive sister.

    她那更年轻而且更有魅力的妹妹使赫斯特黯然失色。

    3. [T 及物动词] 遮蔽

    If one building, tree, or large structure overshadows another, it stands near it, is much taller than it, and casts a shadow over it.

    双语例句

    例：

    She said stations should be in the open, near housing, not overshadowed by trees or walls.

    她说车站应该建在开阔、靠近住宅区的地方，不应该被树木或墙遮挡。

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