Shadow
01
影, 陰影
a dark shape on a surface made by a person or object blocking the light
例
The shadow of the building loomed over the park.
建物の影が公園の上に迫っていた。
02
an area that is not illuminated
03
something perceived but lacking physical substance
04
protection or concealment from danger or observation
05
a mark or trace indicating something once present
06
a forewarning or sense of something adverse
07
a person assigned to observe another and report their movements
08
a companion who is always present and never leaves one's side
09
a dominating, pervasive presence that influences or controls
to shadow
01
尾行する, つけ回す
to secretly track or follow someone, typically without their awareness
Transitive: to shadow sb
例
Curious about the secretive meetings, Alex decided to shadow his colleague to find out what was going on.
秘密の会議について好奇心を持ったアレックスは、何が起こっているのかを知るために同僚を尾行することに決めた。
02
影で覆う, 影を落とす
to block or obstruct light, casting a darker area on a surface
Transitive: to shadow sth
例
The umbrella was positioned to shadow the delicate plants from the harsh midday sun.
傘は、繊細な植物を真昼の強い日差しから影で覆うように配置されていました。
03
密着して観察する, 近くで見守る
to follow someone closely in order to observe and learn from them, often by copying their actions, behavior, or techniques
Transitive: to shadow sb
例
The intern was assigned to shadow the senior manager to learn the ropes of the new project.
インターンは新しいプロジェクトのこつを学ぶために上級マネージャーを密かに観察することを任されました。
