| 词汇 | overshadow |
| 释义 | overshadow 1 ENTRIES FOUND: overshadow (verb) overshadow /ˌoʊvɚˈʃædoʊ/ verb overshadows; overshadowed; overshadowing overshadow /ˌoʊvɚˈʃædoʊ/ verb overshadows; overshadowed; overshadowing Learner's definition of OVERSHADOW [+ object] 1 : to cause (something or someone) to seem less important or impressive when compared to something or someone else使显得逊色；使黯然失色 The pitcher's outstanding performance should not overshadow the achievements of the rest of the team.投手出色的表现不应当遮住其他队员的成就。 — often used as (be) overshadowed常用作(be) overshadowed She felt overshadowed by the success of her brother.她感到哥哥的成功使她黯然失色。 2 : to make (something) less enjoyable because of sadness, fear, or worry使扫兴；使蒙上阴影 — often used as (be) overshadowed常用作(be) overshadowed Their lives are overshadowed by the constant threat of earthquakes.持续不断的地震威胁给他们的生活蒙上了阴影。 Recent peace efforts have been overshadowed by violence.近来为争取和平所做的努力被暴力蒙上了阴影。 3 : to cast a shadow over (something)遮盖；遮蔽 a house overshadowed by tall trees [=a house with tall trees next to it]大树浓荫掩映下的房子 |
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