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Shadow
01
ombra
a dark shape on a surface made by a person or object blocking the light
Example
The tree cast a long shadow on the ground during sunset.
The shadow on the wall resembled a monster, making him feel scared.
The kids played games, trying to catch each other 's shadows.
02
ombra
an unilluminated area
03
ombra, fantasma
something existing in perception only
04
rifugio, riparo
refuge from danger or observation
05
ombra, indicazione
an indication that something has been present
06
ombra, presagio
a premonition of something adverse
07
ombra, spia
a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
08
ombra, compagno
an inseparable companion
09
ombra dominante, presenza pervasiva
a dominating and pervasive presence
to shadow
01
seguire di nascosto, spiare
to secretly track or follow someone, typically without their awareness
Transitive: to shadow sb
Example
In the world of espionage, agents are trained to shadow their targets skillfully.
Detective Rodriguez decided to shadow the suspect throughout the day to gather more information.
Unbeknownst to Sarah, a mysterious figure had been shadowing her movements for days.
02
offuscare, ombreggiare
to block or obstruct light, casting a darker area on a surface
Transitive: to shadow sth
Example
Her outstretched hand shadowed the page as she tried to read in the bright sunlight.
As the sun set, the tall trees began to shadow the entire backyard.
The building 's overhangs were strategically designed to shadow the windows.
03
seguire, spiare
to follow someone closely in order to observe and learn from them, often by copying their actions, behavior, or techniques
Transitive: to shadow sb
Example
Journalism students often shadow professional reporters to learn the intricacies of news gathering and reporting.
Aspiring chefs often shadow experienced cooks in the kitchen to master culinary techniques.
To improve his skills, the young artist decided to shadow a renowned painter in her studio.
Esempio
The tree cast a long shadow on the ground during sunset.
The shadow on the wall resembled a monster, making him feel scared.
The kids played games, trying to catch each other's shadows.
The shadow of the building loomed over the park.
She noticed a shadow moving behind her and turned to look.
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