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shadow
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural shadows
plural shadows
Learner's definition of SHADOW
1
[count] : a dark shape that appears on a surface when someone or something moves between the surface and a source of light阴影；影子 — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- The tree cast/threw a long shadow across the lawn.树在草坪上投下了长长的影子。
- You can see your own shadow on a sunny day.在阳光灿烂的日子里你可以看到自己的影子。
- a town located in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains [=a town located very close to the Rocky Mountains]坐落在落基山脉附近的小镇
- The bad news cast a shadow on the party. [=made the party much less enjoyable]这个坏消息给聚会蒙上了一层阴影。
- His death left a shadow over her heart.他的死给她的心灵蒙上了一层阴影。
- For years they lived under the shadow of a dictator. [=they were ruled by a dictator]多年来他们一直生活在这个独裁者的黑暗统治之下。
- He couldn't escape his father's shadow. [=he couldn't escape the influence of his powerful/successful father]他无法摆脱父亲的影响。
- 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]她从小生活在姐姐的光环之下。
2
: an area of darkness created when a source of light is blocked阴影处；暗处
[noncount]
- Part of the valley was in shadow.山谷的一部分笼罩在阴影里。
[plural]
- He saw something moving in the shadows.他看到有东西在暗处移动。
3
[singular] : a very small amount of something一小部分
- I sensed a shadow of disappointment in his expression.我在他的表情里看到了一点失望。
- There is not a shadow of (a) doubt [=there is no doubt] that he is lying.毫无疑问他是在撒谎。
4
[count] : someone who follows another person or who is always seen with another person形影不离者
- He is the President's adviser and shadow.他是总统的贴身顾问。
5
[count] : a dark area of skin under a person's eyes黑眼圈 — usually plural通常用复数
- She woke up with dark shadows [=circles] under her eyes.她醒来时有黑眼圈。
6
[count] : someone or something that is now much weaker, less impressive, etc., than in the past大不如从前的人（或事物） — + of
- The city today is just/only a shadow of what it once was.今天这座城市已失去了往日的辉煌。
- He was once a great player, but now he's just a shadow of his former self.他曾经是一名伟大的运动员，但现在往日的辉煌已经荡然无存了。
— see also eye shadow, five-o'clock shadow
2 shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ verb
shadows; shadowed; shadowing
2 shadow
/ˈʃædoʊ/
verb
shadows; shadowed; shadowing
Learner's definition of SHADOW
[+ object]
1
: to cover (something) with a shadow使遮蔽；使罩上阴影 — usually used as (be) shadowed通常用作(be) shadowed
- The yard was shadowed [=shaded] by trees.院子被树荫给遮蔽了。
2
a : to follow and watch (someone) especially in a secret way : trail秘密尾随；盯梢
- Police shadowed the suspect for several days.警方盯梢嫌疑人有好几天了。
b : to follow and watch (someone who is doing a job) in order to learn how to do the job yourself跟从（某人）学艺
- She spent the night shadowing other waiters at the restaurant.她晚上在餐厅里跟随其他服务生见习。
3 shadow adjective
or Shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/
3 shadow
adjective
or Shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/
Learner's definition of 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（英国政治）影子内阁的
- the shadow cabinet/Chancellor影子内阁；影子内阁的财务大臣
- Shadow Ministers影子内阁大臣
See also: shadow
shad·ow ˈsha-(ˌ)dō 
shadowed; shadowing; shadows
2
a
: to follow especially secretly : trail
b
: to accompany and observe especially in a professional setting
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun The tree cast a long shadow across the lawn. You can see your own shadow on a sunny day. Part of the valley was in shadow. He saw something moving in the shadows. I sensed a shadow of disappointment in his expression. Verb Police shadowed the suspect for several days. She spent the night shadowing other waiters at the restaurant. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Time, 16 Sep. 2022 And within Britain, at the heart of some people’s reluctance toward the new king is not so much a distaste for hereditary privilege or the shadow of colonialism but the ghost of Diana. Amanda Ferguson, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 In an Instagram post, Levy shared a photo of Witherspoon's final makeup look, which featured subtle blue shadow, soft pink lips, and a dramatic winged liner. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 But the master of violin concertos was much more than the shadow of his white contemporaries, a sentiment underscored in Stephen Williams’ ebullient but tottering biopic Chevalier. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022 During her long reign, the shadow of past imperial misgovernance threatened to undermine the transition from empire to commonwealth abroad and poison efforts to foster a multiethnic British identity at home. Laura Beers, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 And there’s Jarmak’s shadow — another vertical element — at the bottom center, looking like an arrow pointed at the house. Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 If the shadow disappears, your dark circle is caused by a hollow. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 7 Sep. 2022 Across the field, under the cool, quiet, shadow of trees, Danila and the George Washington Continentals warmup on the away team’s sideline. Brandon Drenon, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 John Hopewell, Variety, 17 Sep. 2022 If there isn’t an official way to get support, ask your manager to recommend a person for you to shadow. Sheryl Stillman, Wired, 28 Nov. 2021 That incident, which came after the protesters decided to shadow campaigning B.J.P. officials to draw cameras, may have been a turning point. New York Times, 20 Nov. 2021 Roy DeCarava was a mentor, one whose influence on Bey is plain in his partiality to shadow and contrast. BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2021 Sprouse wanted Fulfer to shadow and learn from the experience and knowledge of a 20-plus year employee. Laurinda Joenks, Arkansas Online, 20 Apr. 2021 Chauvin was among the rotation of senior officers whom Kueng was assigned to shadow during his probationary period. Libor Jany, Star Tribune, 3 Apr. 2021 In multilayered plants like rice, wheat, maize and soy, this extra nimbleness could theoretically increase photosynthesis in the middle layers of leaves, which are constantly flitting between sunlight and shadow during the day. New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022 Lawmakers said the messages could contain crucial evidence because Secret Service agents shadow presidents and other top officials and may have witnessed their actions that day. Maria Sacchetti, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Aug. 2022 Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2021 The sooner, the better as this transit has a pre-shadow period starting before the retrograde itself hits. Meghan Ros, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2021 See More
Noun
Though a shadow of its former self, the News holds the distinction of being the bestselling newspaper in U.S. history, reaching a circulation of more than 2.4 million weekday copies and 4.7 million Sunday editions at its 1947 peak. Time, 16 Sep. 2022 And within Britain, at the heart of some people’s reluctance toward the new king is not so much a distaste for hereditary privilege or the shadow of colonialism but the ghost of Diana. Amanda Ferguson, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 In an Instagram post, Levy shared a photo of Witherspoon's final makeup look, which featured subtle blue shadow, soft pink lips, and a dramatic winged liner. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 But the master of violin concertos was much more than the shadow of his white contemporaries, a sentiment underscored in Stephen Williams’ ebullient but tottering biopic Chevalier. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022 During her long reign, the shadow of past imperial misgovernance threatened to undermine the transition from empire to commonwealth abroad and poison efforts to foster a multiethnic British identity at home. Laura Beers, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 And there’s Jarmak’s shadow — another vertical element — at the bottom center, looking like an arrow pointed at the house. Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 If the shadow disappears, your dark circle is caused by a hollow. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 7 Sep. 2022 Across the field, under the cool, quiet, shadow of trees, Danila and the George Washington Continentals warmup on the away team’s sideline. Brandon Drenon, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 Verb
This is a film that moves a lot in dualities, between light and shadow, the upper class and the lower class, and which somehow presents the two sides of the same coin. John Hopewell, Variety, 17 Sep. 2022 If there isn’t an official way to get support, ask your manager to recommend a person for you to shadow. Sheryl Stillman, Wired, 28 Nov. 2021 That incident, which came after the protesters decided to shadow campaigning B.J.P. officials to draw cameras, may have been a turning point. New York Times, 20 Nov. 2021 Roy DeCarava was a mentor, one whose influence on Bey is plain in his partiality to shadow and contrast. BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2021 Sprouse wanted Fulfer to shadow and learn from the experience and knowledge of a 20-plus year employee. Laurinda Joenks, Arkansas Online, 20 Apr. 2021 Chauvin was among the rotation of senior officers whom Kueng was assigned to shadow during his probationary period. Libor Jany, Star Tribune, 3 Apr. 2021 In multilayered plants like rice, wheat, maize and soy, this extra nimbleness could theoretically increase photosynthesis in the middle layers of leaves, which are constantly flitting between sunlight and shadow during the day. New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022 Lawmakers said the messages could contain crucial evidence because Secret Service agents shadow presidents and other top officials and may have witnessed their actions that day. Maria Sacchetti, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Aug. 2022 Adjective
The sooner, the better, as this transit has a pre-shadow period starting before the retrograde itself hits. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2021 The sooner, the better as this transit has a pre-shadow period starting before the retrograde itself hits. Meghan Ros, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English shadwe, from Old English sceaduw-, sceadu shade
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 4
Adjective
1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of shadow was before the 12th century Phrases Containing shadow
noun
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