overshadow

• 动词，指投下阴影遮蔽某物，也比喻使某人或某事物相形见绌、显得不那么重要或成功。

A verb used to indicate the act of casting a shadow over something, or figuratively, to make something seem less important, noticeable, or successful by comparison.

1. Be greater in significance thanB2formal

   To be more important, noticeable, or successful than someone or something else.

   盖过

   • Her achievements overshadowed those of her colleagues.
   • The main event was overshadowed by the unexpected announcement.
   • His talent overshadowed everyone else in the competition.

   同义词dominatedwarfeclipseoutshineoutweighsurpasstranscend

2. Make appear small by comparisonB2formal

   To cause someone or something to seem less impressive or important when compared.

   使相形见绌

   • The massive skyscraper overshadowed the small houses nearby.
   • Her brilliant performance overshadowed the rest of the cast.
   • The new product launch overshadowed the company's previous efforts.

   同义词dwarfeclipseoutclassoutdooutshinesurpass

   反义词excel

3. Cast a shadow uponB1formal

   To physically block light, casting a shadow over something.

   遮蔽

   • The tall tree overshadowed the garden, keeping it cool.
   • The building overshadowed the park, leaving it in shade.
   • Clouds overshadowed the field, darkening the landscape.

   同义词clouddarkendimeclipseobscureshadeshadowveil

   反义词brightenilluminatelight