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1. Oxford American Dictionary

   overshadow

   • IPA[ˌōvərˈSHadō]

   美式

   • v.
     tower above and cast a shadow over；cast gloom over

   • verb: overshadow, 3rd person present: overshadows, gerund or present participle: overshadowing, past tense: overshadowed, past participle: overshadowed

2. • 釋義

   v.

   動詞

   • 1. tower above and cast a shadow over an enormous oak tree stood overshadowing the cottage 同義詞 shade, darken, conceal, obscure, block out, ... 更多obliterate, eclipse, screen, shroud, veil, mantle, cloak, mask, dominate, command, overlook
   • ▪ cast gloom over it is easy to let this feeling of tragedy overshadow his story 同義詞 cast gloom over, blight, take the pleasure out of, bring a note of sadness to, take the edge off, ... 更多mar, spoil, ruin
   • 2. appear much more prominent or important than his competitive nature often overshadows the other qualities
   • ▪ be more impressive or successful than (another person) he was always overshadowed by his brilliant elder brother 同義詞 outshine, eclipse, put in the shade, surpass, exceed, ... 更多excel, be superior to, outclass, outstrip, outdo, top, cap, trump, transcend, tower above/over, dwarf, upstage, shame, put to shame, outdistance, lead, informalbe head and shoulders above, be a cut above, archaicextinguish