overshadow
英 [ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ]
[VERB]
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
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
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。
VERB. 动词
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