cast a shadow over
US /kæst ə ˈʃædoʊ ˈoʊvər/
UK /kæst ə ˈʃædoʊ ˈoʊvər/
1.
蒙上阴影, 使不愉快
to make a situation less pleasant or hopeful
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The bad news cast a shadow over their celebration.
坏消息给他们的庆祝活动蒙上了一层阴影。
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His past mistakes continue to cast a shadow over his career.
他过去的错误继续给他的职业生涯蒙上阴影。