tower above and cast a shadow over
(高耸而)给…投下阴影
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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。
〈喻〉 给…蒙上阴影;使阴郁;使不快
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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。
appear much more prominent or important than
比…更显眼;显得比…更重要
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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。
(常作
比…留下更深刻的印象;比…更成功;使相形见绌
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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。
"Old English