shadow

A2 noun

Các nghĩa

bóng · bóng tối

A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.

countable · uncountable

My shadow lengthened as the sun began to set.
bóng tối, bóng râm

Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom; obscurity.

countable · uncountable

I immediately jumped into shadow as I saw them approach.
bóng râm, chỗ khuất

An area protected by an obstacle (likened to an object blocking out sunlight).

countable · uncountable

The mountains block the passage of rain-producing weather systems and cast a "shadow" of dryness behind them.
bóng, hình bóng

That which looms as though a shadow.

countable · figuratively · uncountable

I lived in her shadow my whole life.
chút, một chút

A small degree; a shade.

countable · uncountable

He did not give even a shadow of respect to the professor.
hình bóng mờ nhạt

An imperfect and faint representation.

countable · uncountable

He came back from war the shadow of a man.
người học việc kèm cặp

A trainee, assigned to work with an experienced officer.

uk · countable · uncountable
kẻ bám đuôi

One who secretly or furtively follows another.

countable · uncountable

The constable was promoted to working as a shadow for the Royals.