Definition of overshadow in English:

overshadow

verb əʊvəˈʃadəʊˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ

[with object]

1Tower above and cast a shadow over.
（高耸而）给…投下阴影
an enormous oak tree stood overshadowing the cottage
一棵高耸的大橡树把小屋笼罩在它的阴影中。
Example sentencesExamples
- Druid leader King Arthur Pendragon presided over the festivities standing amid a ring of flaming torches overshadowed by a pair of giant horns, themselves lit by burning branches.
- The amalgam of buildings will soar above Liberty Hall, overshadowing all of the resident communities.
- Simon and Christine stood still, overshadowed by the two large statues.
- People living near the site fear the development will overshadow their homes, increase noise and traffic and lead to a loss of privacy.
- When it stood, it overshadowed even Alexander, who was quite tall.
- Our first mission: to open a new shopping centre (presumably some great carbuncle overshadowing Clifford's Tower).
- Phantasia steadied herself and made for the steps that led up to the main entrance, overshadowed by a large, dark canopy.
- I noticed that the garden was completely overshadowed by the woods looming above.
- The focus of his meditation is the lighthouse that rears up from within the complex; in rectifying the lapses of the Pallavas, this tower also overshadows the cave temple of Mahishasura-mardini.
- The conventual buildings are strung out along a narrow ridge above the water, supported but also overshadowed by solid rock.
- The giant pole has been erected just inside the boundary wall of the ESB depot but it completely overshadows the adjacent town library and it towers over a seated picnic area in the immediate vicinity.
- Fields were turned into subdivisions, and the town's small downtown was overshadowed by a sprawling regional mall.
- The petals from the surrounding cherry blossoms were falling, as the shadow of Tokyo Tower overshadowed us.
- The bathhouse was overshadowed by the enormous, lanky scattered trees.
- Christ Church has an interesting connection with Lang Park and rugby league… and even though the stadium completely overshadows the historic church the goodwill between the two remains very strong.
- Having viewed the shed from the rear ground floor room of number 90 and from its garden, I do not consider that it overshadows that property to any significant extent or causes any material loss of light.
- The additional problem being the large windows which are overshadowed by the Gallery and so cast a flat light on the stair making it difficult to distinguish treads from risers.
- It is however overshadowed by nearby Kilimanjaro, which rises above it by over 1300 m.
- It wasn't a nice area, as far as Milan goes, being overshadowed by the ugly Pirelli Tower.
- He said the scheme was pitched below the height of Victorian Behrens Warehouse standing opposite and would not overshadow it.
Synonyms
shade, darken, conceal, obscure, block out, obliterate, eclipse, screen, shroud, veil, mantle, cloak, mask
dominate, command, overlook
1. 1.1 Cast gloom over.
  〈喻〉给…蒙上阴影;使阴郁；使不快
  it is easy to let this feeling of tragedy overshadow his story
  很容易使这悲伤的感情给他的故事蒙上一层阴影。
  Example sentencesExamples
  But the designer is a little shaken by an accident that has overshadowed her new collection.
  These stories are overshadowed, though, by the disappointment and bitterness that lingers after frustrating political battles.
  Possibly because of this tragedy rightly overshadowing all other aspects, little has been heard of the monetary cost of this misbegotten adventure.
  The sputtering of the economy over the past 18 months now has been overshadowed by terror and tragedy.
  The warning is against allowing the aftermath of instantaneous tragedy to overshadow the various ongoing crises that are ignored because the effects are stretched over time.
  There is an inevitable sense of foreboding and personal betrayal that seem to overshadow any story told in this genre.
  Investor gloom may well overshadow improving economic fundamentals through the summer.
  I found several stories, admittedly usually overshadowed by the tragic and heroic stories of Australian victims and survivors.
  War overshadows much of this music: Napoleon's defeat at Leipzig for Beethoven's work (its premiere was a charity concert for wounded soldiers), and post-war destruction for Strauss.
  But the speculation has overshadowed that, and it also has overshadowed the wins and the great plays.
  He said many areas had serious underlying problems which were overshadowing significant improvements being made to health services.
  It was inevitable that the tragedy would overshadow the rout.
  Why then does his plight overshadow the tender story of the prince?
  THEIR STORIES may vary but a common thread binds them together, for their life has been overshadowed by a deep sense of despair and tragedy.
  However, this victory for state lawmakers is being overshadowed by persistent stories of voter confusion over which way to vote.
  Whatever the case, it's a sign of our miserabilist times that precisely the time of year when there is the most fun to be had is overshadowed by tales of gloom.
  Despite the gloom that's overshadowed the sector for a while, he believes that there are reasons to be hopeful.
  However, that racing tragedy was more than overshadowed by the sudden death of his wife Margaret a little over two years ago.
  These stories tend to overshadow the way Lottery grants have made a real difference to countless grassroots organisations.
  The string of tragedies overshadowed the coalition's triumphs of mid-August and September.
  Synonyms
  cast gloom over, blight, take the pleasure out of, bring a note of sadness to, take the edge off, mar, spoil, ruin
2Appear more prominent or important than.
比…更显眼；显得比…更重要
his competitive nature often overshadows the other qualities
他争强好胜的本性往往掩盖了他的其他品质。
Example sentencesExamples
- In later Buddhist folklore and thought these sentiments grew so prominent as to overshadow even the premier value of liberation.
- Even events of the most serious nature get overshadowed by the political squabbles that will result as both sides attempt to leverage the issue to their advantage.
- The dilemmas with which they had previously wrestled appear to be momentarily overshadowed by their new horizons.
- This overshadows the quality of the cinematography and framing.
- There is, however, a danger of the high quality of the music overshadowing the script.
- Social values and the promotion of a positive self image are at the forefront and for some, overshadow mere competition.
- Indeed, certain aspects, such as the important provider role, may overshadow the progressive and egalitarian ideals and behaviors that are becoming so prevalent.
- But it was not intended to stand apart from his scientific work, let alone overshadow it.
- Routine modernization and the recapitalization of legacy systems appear to overshadow programs that could yield disruptive innovation.
- This has been somewhat to the detriment of his later work which, whilst more conventional in style, has qualities which have been overshadowed by his fashionable earlier output.
- The fief overshadowed fealty, the benefice became more important than vassalage, and freemen began to swear allegiance to the highest bidder only.
- However, the delegation's overall retrograde tactics overshadowed its few good ideas for public/private partnerships and foreign aid.
- Unfortunately, the questionable nature of this association overshadowed the validity of her theory of translation.
- Their proactive constituencies espouse approaches that their opponents claim overshadow more important issues.
- With just five weeks to go before the midterm elections, the talk of war appears to be overshadowing other issues, such as the economy and Social Security.
- So bewitching is this exuberance that public opinion occasionally overshadows artistic instinct.
- But too often, experts say, economic issues overshadow important emotional considerations.
- Have college athletics become too important, in some cases overshadowing colleges' primary goal?
- The court hopes that this film's quality will eventually overshadow its bizarre notoriety.
- Some important stories are being overshadowed in the process.
1. 2.1 Be more impressive or successful than (another person)
  比…留下更深刻的印象；比…更成功；使相形见绌
  he was always overshadowed by his brilliant elder brother
  他那才华出众的哥哥总是使他相形见绌。
  Example sentencesExamples
  ‘You don't want someone overshadowing the President,’ said an official.
  And, of course, what President would want to appoint his predecessor, a man of great charm and pizzaz, to a position where he might actually overshadow the new President.
  Most likely, though, it's because he was overshadowed by the opening band.
  There is little sense of Lear's kingly stature, and he's almost overshadowed by his daughters.
  Olumer personally thought that Cadona, or Destiny, didn't want the Kings and Queens overshadowing her, but of course he didn't say that.
  So engaging was she that she overshadowed the male lead.
  I can't be on same stage with him because he overshadows me.
  While Anita was sociable and well-liked by her peers, Betty was often overshadowed by her cousin and believed to be snobbish as a result of common misperceptions.
  The actor too often overshadows the character he plays.
  The official candidate was greatly overshadowed by the other four self-appointed independent candidates.
  Whereas Ana was a very beautiful girl in her own right, Sophia often overshadowed her, which got on the younger girl's nerves every once in a while, but she had learned not to show it.
  Once again, however, while it is a strong female with both feminine and masculinized qualities who has saved the day, there is no strong male partner present to overshadow her.
  I believe that a good film is always the result of team work where each one has a part to play and no one overshadows anyone.
  A feisty performance threatens to overwhelm some of her co-performers, but in a real test of her ability she plays her part without overshadowing the main leads.
  And his parents always caught him at the wrong times - and then there was always Quasim to overshadow him and make everything worse.
  The bridegroom overshadowed the bride in almost every way: he was the one looking like an oversized Jaffa, decked out in a bright orange suite with a gay, orange floral tie.
  Heroes are all well and good, but only when they're already dead, and you don't have to deal with them overshadowing you.
  Even in his own field he has been overshadowed in the public eye by those who have popularized his ideas.
  It's as if he felt the other musicians were overshadowing him on his own album and, dammit, he decided to do something about it.
  At the '96 Olympics, the U.S. women's team so overshadowed the men that the NBA stars almost could slip in and out the back door.
  Synonyms
  outshine, eclipse, put in the shade, surpass, exceed, excel, be superior to, outclass, outstrip, outdo, top, cap, trump, transcend, tower above/over, dwarf, upstage, shame, put to shame, outdistance, lead
  informal be head and shoulders above, be a cut above
  archaic extinguish

Origin

Old English ofersceadwian (see over-, shadow).

Definition of overshadow in US English:

overshadow

verbˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊˌōvərˈSHadō

[with object]

1Tower above and cast a shadow over.
（高耸而）给…投下阴影
an enormous oak tree stood overshadowing the cottage
一棵高耸的大橡树把小屋笼罩在它的阴影中。
Example sentencesExamples
- The conventual buildings are strung out along a narrow ridge above the water, supported but also overshadowed by solid rock.
- Having viewed the shed from the rear ground floor room of number 90 and from its garden, I do not consider that it overshadows that property to any significant extent or causes any material loss of light.
- Druid leader King Arthur Pendragon presided over the festivities standing amid a ring of flaming torches overshadowed by a pair of giant horns, themselves lit by burning branches.
- Phantasia steadied herself and made for the steps that led up to the main entrance, overshadowed by a large, dark canopy.
- Christ Church has an interesting connection with Lang Park and rugby league… and even though the stadium completely overshadows the historic church the goodwill between the two remains very strong.
- The giant pole has been erected just inside the boundary wall of the ESB depot but it completely overshadows the adjacent town library and it towers over a seated picnic area in the immediate vicinity.
- People living near the site fear the development will overshadow their homes, increase noise and traffic and lead to a loss of privacy.
- I noticed that the garden was completely overshadowed by the woods looming above.
- When it stood, it overshadowed even Alexander, who was quite tall.
- Fields were turned into subdivisions, and the town's small downtown was overshadowed by a sprawling regional mall.
- Our first mission: to open a new shopping centre (presumably some great carbuncle overshadowing Clifford's Tower).
- The petals from the surrounding cherry blossoms were falling, as the shadow of Tokyo Tower overshadowed us.
- It is however overshadowed by nearby Kilimanjaro, which rises above it by over 1300 m.
- The additional problem being the large windows which are overshadowed by the Gallery and so cast a flat light on the stair making it difficult to distinguish treads from risers.
- The amalgam of buildings will soar above Liberty Hall, overshadowing all of the resident communities.
- The bathhouse was overshadowed by the enormous, lanky scattered trees.
- It wasn't a nice area, as far as Milan goes, being overshadowed by the ugly Pirelli Tower.
- The focus of his meditation is the lighthouse that rears up from within the complex; in rectifying the lapses of the Pallavas, this tower also overshadows the cave temple of Mahishasura-mardini.
- Simon and Christine stood still, overshadowed by the two large statues.
- He said the scheme was pitched below the height of Victorian Behrens Warehouse standing opposite and would not overshadow it.
Synonyms
shade, darken, conceal, obscure, block out, obliterate, eclipse, screen, shroud, veil, mantle, cloak, mask
1. 1.1 Cast gloom over.
  〈喻〉给…蒙上阴影;使阴郁；使不快
  it is easy to let this feeling of tragedy overshadow his story
  很容易使这悲伤的感情给他的故事蒙上一层阴影。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I found several stories, admittedly usually overshadowed by the tragic and heroic stories of Australian victims and survivors.
  He said many areas had serious underlying problems which were overshadowing significant improvements being made to health services.
  Possibly because of this tragedy rightly overshadowing all other aspects, little has been heard of the monetary cost of this misbegotten adventure.
  The sputtering of the economy over the past 18 months now has been overshadowed by terror and tragedy.
  However, this victory for state lawmakers is being overshadowed by persistent stories of voter confusion over which way to vote.
  The warning is against allowing the aftermath of instantaneous tragedy to overshadow the various ongoing crises that are ignored because the effects are stretched over time.
  But the speculation has overshadowed that, and it also has overshadowed the wins and the great plays.
  THEIR STORIES may vary but a common thread binds them together, for their life has been overshadowed by a deep sense of despair and tragedy.
  These stories are overshadowed, though, by the disappointment and bitterness that lingers after frustrating political battles.
  But the designer is a little shaken by an accident that has overshadowed her new collection.
  These stories tend to overshadow the way Lottery grants have made a real difference to countless grassroots organisations.
  The string of tragedies overshadowed the coalition's triumphs of mid-August and September.
  However, that racing tragedy was more than overshadowed by the sudden death of his wife Margaret a little over two years ago.
  Investor gloom may well overshadow improving economic fundamentals through the summer.
  Whatever the case, it's a sign of our miserabilist times that precisely the time of year when there is the most fun to be had is overshadowed by tales of gloom.
  Despite the gloom that's overshadowed the sector for a while, he believes that there are reasons to be hopeful.
  It was inevitable that the tragedy would overshadow the rout.
  Why then does his plight overshadow the tender story of the prince?
  There is an inevitable sense of foreboding and personal betrayal that seem to overshadow any story told in this genre.
  War overshadows much of this music: Napoleon's defeat at Leipzig for Beethoven's work (its premiere was a charity concert for wounded soldiers), and post-war destruction for Strauss.
  Synonyms
  cast gloom over, blight, take the pleasure out of, bring a note of sadness to, take the edge off, mar, spoil, ruin
2Appear much more prominent or important than.
比…更显眼；显得比…更重要
his competitive nature often overshadows the other qualities
他争强好胜的本性往往掩盖了他的其他品质。
Example sentencesExamples
- Indeed, certain aspects, such as the important provider role, may overshadow the progressive and egalitarian ideals and behaviors that are becoming so prevalent.
- But too often, experts say, economic issues overshadow important emotional considerations.
- There is, however, a danger of the high quality of the music overshadowing the script.
- Their proactive constituencies espouse approaches that their opponents claim overshadow more important issues.
- Some important stories are being overshadowed in the process.
- Unfortunately, the questionable nature of this association overshadowed the validity of her theory of translation.
- In later Buddhist folklore and thought these sentiments grew so prominent as to overshadow even the premier value of liberation.
- So bewitching is this exuberance that public opinion occasionally overshadows artistic instinct.
- The court hopes that this film's quality will eventually overshadow its bizarre notoriety.
- Routine modernization and the recapitalization of legacy systems appear to overshadow programs that could yield disruptive innovation.
- This overshadows the quality of the cinematography and framing.
- Social values and the promotion of a positive self image are at the forefront and for some, overshadow mere competition.
- This has been somewhat to the detriment of his later work which, whilst more conventional in style, has qualities which have been overshadowed by his fashionable earlier output.
- However, the delegation's overall retrograde tactics overshadowed its few good ideas for public/private partnerships and foreign aid.
- Even events of the most serious nature get overshadowed by the political squabbles that will result as both sides attempt to leverage the issue to their advantage.
- Have college athletics become too important, in some cases overshadowing colleges' primary goal?
- But it was not intended to stand apart from his scientific work, let alone overshadow it.
- The dilemmas with which they had previously wrestled appear to be momentarily overshadowed by their new horizons.
- With just five weeks to go before the midterm elections, the talk of war appears to be overshadowing other issues, such as the economy and Social Security.
- The fief overshadowed fealty, the benefice became more important than vassalage, and freemen began to swear allegiance to the highest bidder only.
1. 2.1 Be more impressive or successful than (another person)
  比…留下更深刻的印象；比…更成功；使相形见绌
  he was always overshadowed by his brilliant elder brother
  他那才华出众的哥哥总是使他相形见绌。
  Example sentencesExamples
  So engaging was she that she overshadowed the male lead.
  Even in his own field he has been overshadowed in the public eye by those who have popularized his ideas.
  ‘You don't want someone overshadowing the President,’ said an official.
  The actor too often overshadows the character he plays.
  And his parents always caught him at the wrong times - and then there was always Quasim to overshadow him and make everything worse.
  There is little sense of Lear's kingly stature, and he's almost overshadowed by his daughters.
  While Anita was sociable and well-liked by her peers, Betty was often overshadowed by her cousin and believed to be snobbish as a result of common misperceptions.
  Once again, however, while it is a strong female with both feminine and masculinized qualities who has saved the day, there is no strong male partner present to overshadow her.
  Most likely, though, it's because he was overshadowed by the opening band.
  A feisty performance threatens to overwhelm some of her co-performers, but in a real test of her ability she plays her part without overshadowing the main leads.
  And, of course, what President would want to appoint his predecessor, a man of great charm and pizzaz, to a position where he might actually overshadow the new President.
  At the '96 Olympics, the U.S. women's team so overshadowed the men that the NBA stars almost could slip in and out the back door.
  Whereas Ana was a very beautiful girl in her own right, Sophia often overshadowed her, which got on the younger girl's nerves every once in a while, but she had learned not to show it.
  I can't be on same stage with him because he overshadows me.
  The official candidate was greatly overshadowed by the other four self-appointed independent candidates.
  I believe that a good film is always the result of team work where each one has a part to play and no one overshadows anyone.
  It's as if he felt the other musicians were overshadowing him on his own album and, dammit, he decided to do something about it.
  Heroes are all well and good, but only when they're already dead, and you don't have to deal with them overshadowing you.
  Olumer personally thought that Cadona, or Destiny, didn't want the Kings and Queens overshadowing her, but of course he didn't say that.
  The bridegroom overshadowed the bride in almost every way: he was the one looking like an oversized Jaffa, decked out in a bright orange suite with a gay, orange floral tie.
  Synonyms
  outshine, eclipse, put in the shade, surpass, exceed, excel, be superior to, outclass, outstrip, outdo, top, cap, trump, transcend, tower above, tower over, dwarf, upstage, shame, put to shame, outdistance, lead

Origin

Old English ofersceadwian (see over-, shadow).

词汇	overshadow
释义	Definition of overshadow in English: overshadow verb əʊvəˈʃadəʊˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ [with object] 1Tower above and cast a shadow over. （高耸而）给…投下阴影 an enormous oak tree stood overshadowing the cottage 一棵高耸的大橡树把小屋笼罩在它的阴影中。 Example sentencesExamples Druid leader King Arthur Pendragon presided over the festivities standing amid a ring of flaming torches overshadowed by a pair of giant horns, themselves lit by burning branches. The amalgam of buildings will soar above Liberty Hall, overshadowing all of the resident communities. Simon and Christine stood still, overshadowed by the two large statues. People living near the site fear the development will overshadow their homes, increase noise and traffic and lead to a loss of privacy. When it stood, it overshadowed even Alexander, who was quite tall. Our first mission: to open a new shopping centre (presumably some great carbuncle overshadowing Clifford's Tower). Phantasia steadied herself and made for the steps that led up to the main entrance, overshadowed by a large, dark canopy. I noticed that the garden was completely overshadowed by the woods looming above. The focus of his meditation is the lighthouse that rears up from within the complex; in rectifying the lapses of the Pallavas, this tower also overshadows the cave temple of Mahishasura-mardini. The conventual buildings are strung out along a narrow ridge above the water, supported but also overshadowed by solid rock. The giant pole has been erected just inside the boundary wall of the ESB depot but it completely overshadows the adjacent town library and it towers over a seated picnic area in the immediate vicinity. Fields were turned into subdivisions, and the town's small downtown was overshadowed by a sprawling regional mall. The petals from the surrounding cherry blossoms were falling, as the shadow of Tokyo Tower overshadowed us. The bathhouse was overshadowed by the enormous, lanky scattered trees. Christ Church has an interesting connection with Lang Park and rugby league… and even though the stadium completely overshadows the historic church the goodwill between the two remains very strong. Having viewed the shed from the rear ground floor room of number 90 and from its garden, I do not consider that it overshadows that property to any significant extent or causes any material loss of light. The additional problem being the large windows which are overshadowed by the Gallery and so cast a flat light on the stair making it difficult to distinguish treads from risers. It is however overshadowed by nearby Kilimanjaro, which rises above it by over 1300 m. It wasn't a nice area, as far as Milan goes, being overshadowed by the ugly Pirelli Tower. He said the scheme was pitched below the height of Victorian Behrens Warehouse standing opposite and would not overshadow it. Synonyms shade, darken, conceal, obscure, block out, obliterate, eclipse, screen, shroud, veil, mantle, cloak, mask dominate, command, overlook 1.1 Cast gloom over. 〈喻〉给…蒙上阴影;使阴郁；使不快 it is easy to let this feeling of tragedy overshadow his story 很容易使这悲伤的感情给他的故事蒙上一层阴影。 Example sentencesExamples But the designer is a little shaken by an accident that has overshadowed her new collection. These stories are overshadowed, though, by the disappointment and bitterness that lingers after frustrating political battles. Possibly because of this tragedy rightly overshadowing all other aspects, little has been heard of the monetary cost of this misbegotten adventure. The sputtering of the economy over the past 18 months now has been overshadowed by terror and tragedy. The warning is against allowing the aftermath of instantaneous tragedy to overshadow the various ongoing crises that are ignored because the effects are stretched over time. There is an inevitable sense of foreboding and personal betrayal that seem to overshadow any story told in this genre. Investor gloom may well overshadow improving economic fundamentals through the summer. I found several stories, admittedly usually overshadowed by the tragic and heroic stories of Australian victims and survivors. War overshadows much of this music: Napoleon's defeat at Leipzig for Beethoven's work (its premiere was a charity concert for wounded soldiers), and post-war destruction for Strauss. But the speculation has overshadowed that, and it also has overshadowed the wins and the great plays. He said many areas had serious underlying problems which were overshadowing significant improvements being made to health services. It was inevitable that the tragedy would overshadow the rout. Why then does his plight overshadow the tender story of the prince? THEIR STORIES may vary but a common thread binds them together, for their life has been overshadowed by a deep sense of despair and tragedy. However, this victory for state lawmakers is being overshadowed by persistent stories of voter confusion over which way to vote. Whatever the case, it's a sign of our miserabilist times that precisely the time of year when there is the most fun to be had is overshadowed by tales of gloom. Despite the gloom that's overshadowed the sector for a while, he believes that there are reasons to be hopeful. However, that racing tragedy was more than overshadowed by the sudden death of his wife Margaret a little over two years ago. These stories tend to overshadow the way Lottery grants have made a real difference to countless grassroots organisations. The string of tragedies overshadowed the coalition's triumphs of mid-August and September. Synonyms cast gloom over, blight, take the pleasure out of, bring a note of sadness to, take the edge off, mar, spoil, ruin 2Appear more prominent or important than. 比…更显眼；显得比…更重要 his competitive nature often overshadows the other qualities 他争强好胜的本性往往掩盖了他的其他品质。 Example sentencesExamples In later Buddhist folklore and thought these sentiments grew so prominent as to overshadow even the premier value of liberation. Even events of the most serious nature get overshadowed by the political squabbles that will result as both sides attempt to leverage the issue to their advantage. The dilemmas with which they had previously wrestled appear to be momentarily overshadowed by their new horizons. This overshadows the quality of the cinematography and framing. There is, however, a danger of the high quality of the music overshadowing the script. Social values and the promotion of a positive self image are at the forefront and for some, overshadow mere competition. Indeed, certain aspects, such as the important provider role, may overshadow the progressive and egalitarian ideals and behaviors that are becoming so prevalent. But it was not intended to stand apart from his scientific work, let alone overshadow it. Routine modernization and the recapitalization of legacy systems appear to overshadow programs that could yield disruptive innovation. This has been somewhat to the detriment of his later work which, whilst more conventional in style, has qualities which have been overshadowed by his fashionable earlier output. The fief overshadowed fealty, the benefice became more important than vassalage, and freemen began to swear allegiance to the highest bidder only. However, the delegation's overall retrograde tactics overshadowed its few good ideas for public/private partnerships and foreign aid. Unfortunately, the questionable nature of this association overshadowed the validity of her theory of translation. Their proactive constituencies espouse approaches that their opponents claim overshadow more important issues. With just five weeks to go before the midterm elections, the talk of war appears to be overshadowing other issues, such as the economy and Social Security. So bewitching is this exuberance that public opinion occasionally overshadows artistic instinct. But too often, experts say, economic issues overshadow important emotional considerations. Have college athletics become too important, in some cases overshadowing colleges' primary goal? The court hopes that this film's quality will eventually overshadow its bizarre notoriety. Some important stories are being overshadowed in the process. 2.1 Be more impressive or successful than (another person) 比…留下更深刻的印象；比…更成功；使相形见绌 he was always overshadowed by his brilliant elder brother 他那才华出众的哥哥总是使他相形见绌。 Example sentencesExamples ‘You don't want someone overshadowing the President,’ said an official. And, of course, what President would want to appoint his predecessor, a man of great charm and pizzaz, to a position where he might actually overshadow the new President. Most likely, though, it's because he was overshadowed by the opening band. There is little sense of Lear's kingly stature, and he's almost overshadowed by his daughters. Olumer personally thought that Cadona, or Destiny, didn't want the Kings and Queens overshadowing her, but of course he didn't say that. So engaging was she that she overshadowed the male lead. I can't be on same stage with him because he overshadows me. While Anita was sociable and well-liked by her peers, Betty was often overshadowed by her cousin and believed to be snobbish as a result of common misperceptions. The actor too often overshadows the character he plays. The official candidate was greatly overshadowed by the other four self-appointed independent candidates. Whereas Ana was a very beautiful girl in her own right, Sophia often overshadowed her, which got on the younger girl's nerves every once in a while, but she had learned not to show it. Once again, however, while it is a strong female with both feminine and masculinized qualities who has saved the day, there is no strong male partner present to overshadow her. I believe that a good film is always the result of team work where each one has a part to play and no one overshadows anyone. A feisty performance threatens to overwhelm some of her co-performers, but in a real test of her ability she plays her part without overshadowing the main leads. And his parents always caught him at the wrong times - and then there was always Quasim to overshadow him and make everything worse. The bridegroom overshadowed the bride in almost every way: he was the one looking like an oversized Jaffa, decked out in a bright orange suite with a gay, orange floral tie. Heroes are all well and good, but only when they're already dead, and you don't have to deal with them overshadowing you. Even in his own field he has been overshadowed in the public eye by those who have popularized his ideas. It's as if he felt the other musicians were overshadowing him on his own album and, dammit, he decided to do something about it. At the '96 Olympics, the U.S. women's team so overshadowed the men that the NBA stars almost could slip in and out the back door. Synonyms outshine, eclipse, put in the shade, surpass, exceed, excel, be superior to, outclass, outstrip, outdo, top, cap, trump, transcend, tower above/over, dwarf, upstage, shame, put to shame, outdistance, lead informal be head and shoulders above, be a cut above archaic extinguish Origin Old English ofersceadwian (see over-, shadow). Definition of overshadow in US English: overshadow verbˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊˌōvərˈSHadō [with object] 1Tower above and cast a shadow over. （高耸而）给…投下阴影 an enormous oak tree stood overshadowing the cottage 一棵高耸的大橡树把小屋笼罩在它的阴影中。 Example sentencesExamples The conventual buildings are strung out along a narrow ridge above the water, supported but also overshadowed by solid rock. Having viewed the shed from the rear ground floor room of number 90 and from its garden, I do not consider that it overshadows that property to any significant extent or causes any material loss of light. Druid leader King Arthur Pendragon presided over the festivities standing amid a ring of flaming torches overshadowed by a pair of giant horns, themselves lit by burning branches. Phantasia steadied herself and made for the steps that led up to the main entrance, overshadowed by a large, dark canopy. Christ Church has an interesting connection with Lang Park and rugby league… and even though the stadium completely overshadows the historic church the goodwill between the two remains very strong. The giant pole has been erected just inside the boundary wall of the ESB depot but it completely overshadows the adjacent town library and it towers over a seated picnic area in the immediate vicinity. People living near the site fear the development will overshadow their homes, increase noise and traffic and lead to a loss of privacy. I noticed that the garden was completely overshadowed by the woods looming above. When it stood, it overshadowed even Alexander, who was quite tall. Fields were turned into subdivisions, and the town's small downtown was overshadowed by a sprawling regional mall. Our first mission: to open a new shopping centre (presumably some great carbuncle overshadowing Clifford's Tower). The petals from the surrounding cherry blossoms were falling, as the shadow of Tokyo Tower overshadowed us. It is however overshadowed by nearby Kilimanjaro, which rises above it by over 1300 m. The additional problem being the large windows which are overshadowed by the Gallery and so cast a flat light on the stair making it difficult to distinguish treads from risers. The amalgam of buildings will soar above Liberty Hall, overshadowing all of the resident communities. The bathhouse was overshadowed by the enormous, lanky scattered trees. It wasn't a nice area, as far as Milan goes, being overshadowed by the ugly Pirelli Tower. The focus of his meditation is the lighthouse that rears up from within the complex; in rectifying the lapses of the Pallavas, this tower also overshadows the cave temple of Mahishasura-mardini. Simon and Christine stood still, overshadowed by the two large statues. He said the scheme was pitched below the height of Victorian Behrens Warehouse standing opposite and would not overshadow it. Synonyms shade, darken, conceal, obscure, block out, obliterate, eclipse, screen, shroud, veil, mantle, cloak, mask 1.1 Cast gloom over. 〈喻〉给…蒙上阴影;使阴郁；使不快 it is easy to let this feeling of tragedy overshadow his story 很容易使这悲伤的感情给他的故事蒙上一层阴影。 Example sentencesExamples I found several stories, admittedly usually overshadowed by the tragic and heroic stories of Australian victims and survivors. He said many areas had serious underlying problems which were overshadowing significant improvements being made to health services. Possibly because of this tragedy rightly overshadowing all other aspects, little has been heard of the monetary cost of this misbegotten adventure. The sputtering of the economy over the past 18 months now has been overshadowed by terror and tragedy. However, this victory for state lawmakers is being overshadowed by persistent stories of voter confusion over which way to vote. The warning is against allowing the aftermath of instantaneous tragedy to overshadow the various ongoing crises that are ignored because the effects are stretched over time. But the speculation has overshadowed that, and it also has overshadowed the wins and the great plays. THEIR STORIES may vary but a common thread binds them together, for their life has been overshadowed by a deep sense of despair and tragedy. These stories are overshadowed, though, by the disappointment and bitterness that lingers after frustrating political battles. But the designer is a little shaken by an accident that has overshadowed her new collection. These stories tend to overshadow the way Lottery grants have made a real difference to countless grassroots organisations. The string of tragedies overshadowed the coalition's triumphs of mid-August and September. However, that racing tragedy was more than overshadowed by the sudden death of his wife Margaret a little over two years ago. Investor gloom may well overshadow improving economic fundamentals through the summer. Whatever the case, it's a sign of our miserabilist times that precisely the time of year when there is the most fun to be had is overshadowed by tales of gloom. Despite the gloom that's overshadowed the sector for a while, he believes that there are reasons to be hopeful. It was inevitable that the tragedy would overshadow the rout. Why then does his plight overshadow the tender story of the prince? There is an inevitable sense of foreboding and personal betrayal that seem to overshadow any story told in this genre. War overshadows much of this music: Napoleon's defeat at Leipzig for Beethoven's work (its premiere was a charity concert for wounded soldiers), and post-war destruction for Strauss. Synonyms cast gloom over, blight, take the pleasure out of, bring a note of sadness to, take the edge off, mar, spoil, ruin 2Appear much more prominent or important than. 比…更显眼；显得比…更重要 his competitive nature often overshadows the other qualities 他争强好胜的本性往往掩盖了他的其他品质。 Example sentencesExamples Indeed, certain aspects, such as the important provider role, may overshadow the progressive and egalitarian ideals and behaviors that are becoming so prevalent. But too often, experts say, economic issues overshadow important emotional considerations. There is, however, a danger of the high quality of the music overshadowing the script. Their proactive constituencies espouse approaches that their opponents claim overshadow more important issues. Some important stories are being overshadowed in the process. Unfortunately, the questionable nature of this association overshadowed the validity of her theory of translation. In later Buddhist folklore and thought these sentiments grew so prominent as to overshadow even the premier value of liberation. So bewitching is this exuberance that public opinion occasionally overshadows artistic instinct. The court hopes that this film's quality will eventually overshadow its bizarre notoriety. Routine modernization and the recapitalization of legacy systems appear to overshadow programs that could yield disruptive innovation. This overshadows the quality of the cinematography and framing. Social values and the promotion of a positive self image are at the forefront and for some, overshadow mere competition. This has been somewhat to the detriment of his later work which, whilst more conventional in style, has qualities which have been overshadowed by his fashionable earlier output. However, the delegation's overall retrograde tactics overshadowed its few good ideas for public/private partnerships and foreign aid. Even events of the most serious nature get overshadowed by the political squabbles that will result as both sides attempt to leverage the issue to their advantage. Have college athletics become too important, in some cases overshadowing colleges' primary goal? But it was not intended to stand apart from his scientific work, let alone overshadow it. The dilemmas with which they had previously wrestled appear to be momentarily overshadowed by their new horizons. With just five weeks to go before the midterm elections, the talk of war appears to be overshadowing other issues, such as the economy and Social Security. The fief overshadowed fealty, the benefice became more important than vassalage, and freemen began to swear allegiance to the highest bidder only. 2.1 Be more impressive or successful than (another person) 比…留下更深刻的印象；比…更成功；使相形见绌 he was always overshadowed by his brilliant elder brother 他那才华出众的哥哥总是使他相形见绌。 Example sentencesExamples So engaging was she that she overshadowed the male lead. Even in his own field he has been overshadowed in the public eye by those who have popularized his ideas. ‘You don't want someone overshadowing the President,’ said an official. The actor too often overshadows the character he plays. And his parents always caught him at the wrong times - and then there was always Quasim to overshadow him and make everything worse. There is little sense of Lear's kingly stature, and he's almost overshadowed by his daughters. While Anita was sociable and well-liked by her peers, Betty was often overshadowed by her cousin and believed to be snobbish as a result of common misperceptions. Once again, however, while it is a strong female with both feminine and masculinized qualities who has saved the day, there is no strong male partner present to overshadow her. Most likely, though, it's because he was overshadowed by the opening band. A feisty performance threatens to overwhelm some of her co-performers, but in a real test of her ability she plays her part without overshadowing the main leads. And, of course, what President would want to appoint his predecessor, a man of great charm and pizzaz, to a position where he might actually overshadow the new President. At the '96 Olympics, the U.S. women's team so overshadowed the men that the NBA stars almost could slip in and out the back door. Whereas Ana was a very beautiful girl in her own right, Sophia often overshadowed her, which got on the younger girl's nerves every once in a while, but she had learned not to show it. I can't be on same stage with him because he overshadows me. The official candidate was greatly overshadowed by the other four self-appointed independent candidates. I believe that a good film is always the result of team work where each one has a part to play and no one overshadows anyone. It's as if he felt the other musicians were overshadowing him on his own album and, dammit, he decided to do something about it. Heroes are all well and good, but only when they're already dead, and you don't have to deal with them overshadowing you. Olumer personally thought that Cadona, or Destiny, didn't want the Kings and Queens overshadowing her, but of course he didn't say that. The bridegroom overshadowed the bride in almost every way: he was the one looking like an oversized Jaffa, decked out in a bright orange suite with a gay, orange floral tie. Synonyms outshine, eclipse, put in the shade, surpass, exceed, excel, be superior to, outclass, outstrip, outdo, top, cap, trump, transcend, tower above, tower over, dwarf, upstage, shame, put to shame, outdistance, lead Origin Old English ofersceadwian (see over-, shadow).
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