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shadow

/ˈʃædoʊ/

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noun

plural -ows

[count] :a dark shape that appears on a surface when someone or something moves between the surface and a source of light

The tree cast/threw a long shadow across the lawn.

You can see your own shadow on a sunny day. - often used figuratively

a town located in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains [=a town located very close to the Rocky Mountains]

The bad news cast a shadow on the party. [=made the party much less enjoyable]

His death left a shadow over her heart.

For years they lived under the shadow of a dictator. [=they were ruled by a dictator]

He couldn't escape his father's shadow. [=he couldn't escape the influence of his powerful/successful father]

She grew up in the shadow of her very popular sister. [=people did not notice her because of all the attention that was given to her sister]

an area of darkness created when a source of light is blocked [noncount]

Part of the valley was in shadow. [plural]

He saw something moving in the shadows.

[singular] :a very small amount of something

I sensed a shadow of disappointment in his expression.

There is not a shadow of (a) doubt [=there is no doubt] that he is lying.

[count] :someone who follows another person or who is always seen with another person

He is the President's adviser and shadow.

[count] :a dark area of skin under a person's eyes - usually plural

She woke up with dark shadows [=circles] under her eyes.

[count] :someone or something that is now much weaker, less impressive, etc., than in the past - + of

The city today is just/only a shadow of what it once was.

He was once a great player, but now he's just a shadow of his former self. - see also eye shadow five-o'clock shadow

verb

-ows; -owed; -owing

[+ obj] to cover (something) with a shadow - usually used as (be) shadowed

The yard was shadowed [=shaded] by trees.

to follow and watch (someone) especially in a secret way :trail

Police shadowed the suspect for several days.

to follow and watch (someone who is doing a job) in order to learn how to do the job yourself

She spent the night shadowing other waiters at the restaurant.

adjective

or Shadow always used before a noun

used to describe the members of the main opposition party in British politics who would be given important positions in the government if their party won a national election

the shadow cabinet/Chancellor

Shadow Ministers

* Các từ tương tự:
shadowbox, shadowy