overshadow

Động từ

che bóng

large oak trees overshadow the garden

những cây sồi lớn che bóng khu vườn

(nghĩa bóng) làm cho kém vui sướng, làm cho buồn thảm

his recent death overshadowed the family gathering

nó mới chết, cái đó đã làm cho cuộc họp gia đình kém vui

(nghĩa bóng) làm lu mờ

despite her professional success, she was always overshadowed by her husband

mặc dù thành công trong nghề, chị ta vẫn luôn luôn lu mờ so với chồng chị

verb

-ows; -owed; -owing

[+ obj] to cause (something or someone) to seem less important or impressive when compared to something or someone else

The pitcher's outstanding performance should not overshadow the achievements of the rest of the team. - often used as (be) overshadowed

She felt overshadowed by the success of her brother.

to make (something) less enjoyable because of sadness, fear, or worry - often used as (be) overshadowed

Their lives are overshadowed by the constant threat of earthquakes.

Recent peace efforts have been overshadowed by violence.

to cast a shadow over (something)

a house overshadowed by tall trees [=a house with tall trees next to it]

verb

The Crown, overshadowed by the great barons, turned for aid to the Church

put in or throw into or leave the shade

steal the limelight from

tower over or above

excel

The news from the east overshadowed everyone's spirits at the party

take (all) the pleasure from

put a damper on

take the edge off

impair

take the enjoyment out of

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overshadow /,əʊvə'∫ædəʊ/

overshadow /ˌoʊvɚˈʃædoʊ/

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