overshadow /ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ/ TEM8 ( overshadowing, overshadowed, overshadows )

• 1. 

  V-T If an unpleasant event or feeling overshadows something, it makes it less happy or enjoyable. 给…蒙上阴影

  例：

  Fears for the president's safety could overshadow his peace-making mission.

  对总统安全的担心会给他的和平促进任务蒙上阴影。

• 2. 

  V-T If you are overshadowed by a person or thing, you are less successful, important, or impressive than they are. 使黯然失色 [usu passive]

  例：

  Hester is overshadowed by her younger and more attractive sister.

  她那更年轻而且更有魅力的妹妹使赫斯特黯然失色。

• 3. 

  V-T If one building, tree, or large structure overshadows another, it stands near it, is much taller than it, and casts a shadow over it. 遮蔽

  例：

  She said stations should be in the open, near housing, not overshadowed by trees or walls.

  她说车站应该建在开阔、靠近住宅区的地方，不要被树木或墙遮挡。