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overshadowed

/ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊd/ /ˌoʊvərˈʃædəʊd/

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verb

笼罩，遮蔽。

To obscure something by casting a shadow.

Examples :

"The tall building overshadowed the small park, making it dark in the afternoon. "

那栋高楼遮蔽了小公园，使得它下午的时候光线很暗。

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verb

相形见绌，黯然失色。

To dominate something and make it seem insignificant.

Examples :

"The younger sister's accomplishments in sports were completely overshadowed by her older brother's national fame as a musician. "

妹妹在体育方面的成就，因为哥哥作为音乐家的全国名气太大，完全相形见绌，黯然失色。

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verb

庇护，掩盖。

To shelter or protect.

Examples :

"The towering oak tree overshadowed the small garden, protecting the flowers from the harsh afternoon sun. "

高耸的橡树庇护着小花园，替花朵们遮挡了午后毒辣的阳光。

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adjective

相形见绌, 黯然失色

Superseded by, covered up by, overtaken or eclipsed

Examples :

"Her younger sister's athletic talent was overshadowed by her older sister's academic achievements. "

她妹妹的运动天赋，在姐姐的学术成就面前，相形见绌。

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