shadow

US /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
UK /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
"shadow" picture
1.

阴影, 影子

a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

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The tree cast a long shadow on the grass.
树在草地上投下长长的阴影。
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He saw his own shadow in the dim light.
他在昏暗的光线中看到了自己的影子。
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shadedarknessgloom
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影子, 残影

a person or thing that is a weak or inferior version of something else.

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The new movie is just a shadow of the original.
这部新电影只是原版的一个影子。
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He was a mere shadow of his former self after the illness.
生病后，他只是昔日的影子。
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tracevestigeghostsemblance
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跟踪, 尾随

follow and observe (someone) closely and secretly.

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The detective decided to shadow the suspect.
侦探决定跟踪嫌疑人。
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She felt like someone was shadowing her every move.
她感觉有人在跟踪她的一举一动。
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followtrailstalktaildog
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