| 单词 | shadow |
| 释义 | Word Frequency shadow(ˈʃædəʊ) noun 1. a dark image or shape cast on a surface by the interception of light rays by an opaque body 2. an area of relative darkness 3. the dark portions of a picture 4. a hint, image, or faint semblance beyond a shadow of a doubt 5. a remnant or vestige a shadow of one's past self 6. a reflection 7. a threatening influence; blight a shadow over one's happiness 8. a spectre 9. an inseparable companion 10. a person who trails another in secret, such as a detective 11. medicine a dark area on an X-ray film representing an opaque structure or part 12. (in Jungian psychology) the archetype that represents humankind's animal ancestors 13. archaic or rare protection or shelter 14. (modifier) British designating a member or members of the main opposition party in Parliament who would hold ministerial office if their party were in power shadow Chancellor shadow cabinet 15. (modifier) denoting the activities of financial institutions that do not accept deposits from investors shadow banking verb (transitive) 16. to cast a shadow over 17. to make dark or gloomy; blight 18. to shade from light 19. to follow or trail secretly 20. (often foll by forth) to represent vaguely 21. painting, drawing another word for shade (sense 14) Derived forms shadower (ˈshadower) noun shadowless (ˈshadowless) adjective Word origin Old English sceadwe, oblique case of sceadu shade; related to Dutch schaduw |
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