overshadow
overshadow
British pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ/

Definiția și sensul cuvântului „overshadow” în engleză

to overshadow
01

eclipsa, umbri

to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant
example
Exemple
His older brother 's achievements in sports overshadowed his own academic success in the family.
Realizările fratelui său mai mare în sport au eclipsat propriul său succes academic în familie.
The scandal surrounding the CEO 's personal life overshadowed the company's positive quarterly earnings report.
Scandalul din jurul vieții personale a CEO-ului a umbrat raportul pozitiv al companiei privind câștigurile trimestriale.
02

to cast a shadow over something, partially or fully blocking light

example
Exemple
The tree 's branches overshadowed the garden.
Clouds overshadowed the mountaintop.
03

to cast gloom, dampen mood, or reduce brightness, hope, or joy

example
Exemple
The tragic news overshadowed the celebrations.
A sense of doubt overshadowed the meeting.
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