| 单词 | overshadow |
| 释义 | overshadow —overshadower, n. —overshadowingly, adv. /oh'veuhr shad"oh/, v.t. 1. to be more important or significant by comparison: For years he overshadowed his brother. 2. to cast a shadow over; cover with shadows, clouds, darkness, etc.; darken or obscure: clouds overshadowing the moon. 3. to make sad or hang heavily over; cast a pall on: a disappointment that overshadowed their last years. 4. Archaic. to shelter or protect. [bef. 900; ME overshadewen, OE ofersceadwian. See OVER-, SHADOW] Syn. 1. eclipse, outshine, dwarf. |
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