Shadow
01
影子, 阴影
a dark shape on a surface made by a person or object blocking the light
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
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
跟踪, 尾随
to secretly track or follow someone, typically without their awareness
Transitive: to shadow sb
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。
