Shadow
01
影子, 阴影
a dark shape on a surface made by a person or object blocking the light
语法信息
有生性状态
无生命
形态构成
简单词
可数
复数形式
shadows
例子
The tree cast a long shadow on the ground during sunset.
日落时分，树在地上投下了长长的影子。
02
阴影, 半影
an area that is not illuminated
例子
Shadows hid the footprints on the path.
阴影隐藏了小路上的脚印。
03
影子, 幽灵
something perceived but lacking physical substance
例子
The idea existed only as a shadow in her mind.
这个想法只存在于她的脑海中，如同一个影子。
04
保护, 隐藏
protection or concealment from danger or observation
例子
The spy operated in the shadow of the enemy's patrols.
间谍在敌人巡逻队的阴影下活动。
05
痕迹, 印记
a mark or trace indicating something once present
例子
A shadow of paint remained on the wall.
阴影的油漆留在了墙上。
06
预兆, 预感
a forewarning or sense of something adverse
例子
Shadows of disaster loomed ahead.
灾难的阴影在前方若隐若现。
07
影子, 跟踪者
a person assigned to observe another and report their movements
例子
She noticed a shadow tracking her through the crowd.
她注意到一个影子在人群中跟踪她。
08
如影随形的影子, 形影不离的伙伴
a companion who is always present and never leaves one's side
例子
She considered her childhood friend a shadow through every challenge.
她认为她的童年朋友是每个挑战中的影子。
09
阴影, 影响
a dominating, pervasive presence that influences or controls
例子
The dictator 's shadow hung over the nation.
独裁者的阴影笼罩着这个国家。
to shadow
01
跟踪, 尾随
to secretly track or follow someone, typically without their awareness
Transitive: to shadow sb
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
运动动词
规则
现在时
shadow
第三人称单数
shadows
现在分词
shadowing
一般过去时
shadowed
过去分词
shadowed
例子
Detective Rodriguez decided to shadow the suspect throughout the day to gather more information.
罗德里格斯侦探决定整天跟踪嫌疑人以收集更多信息。
02
遮蔽, 投下阴影
to block or obstruct light, casting a darker area on a surface
Transitive: to shadow sth
例子
As the sun set, the tall trees began to shadow the entire backyard.
随着太阳落山，高大的树木开始遮蔽整个后院。
03
紧密跟随观察, 近距离观察学习
to follow someone closely in order to observe and learn from them, often by copying their actions, behavior, or techniques
Transitive: to shadow sb
例子
Aspiring chefs often shadow experienced cooks in the kitchen to master culinary techniques.
有抱负的厨师经常在厨房里跟随经验丰富的厨师学习烹饪技巧。
shadow
01
影子, 反对党的
referring to opposition politicians who would become ministers if their party won
语法信息
形态构成
复合词
关系形容词
不可分级
例子
She was appointed to the shadow Cabinet.
她被任命为影子内阁成员。
