overshadow
o
ˌoʊ
ow
ver
vər
vēr
sha
ˈʃæ
shā
dow
doʊ
dow
British pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ/

“overshadow”的英语定义和含义

to overshadow
01

使黯然失色, 遮蔽

to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant
example
例子
The scandal surrounding the CEO 's personal life overshadowed the company's positive quarterly earnings report.
围绕CEO个人生活的丑闻掩盖了公司积极的季度盈利报告。
02

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

example
例子
Clouds overshadowed the mountaintop.
03

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

example
例子
A sense of doubt overshadowed the meeting.
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