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/ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ//ˌəʊvərˈʃædəʊ/The word "overshadow" originated from the Middle English word "schaden," meaning "shade" or "shadow." The present-day form of the word can be traced back to the 15th century, when it was first used in the sense of "cast a shadow over" or "hinder or prevent the growth or development of." In literature, the term "overshadow" also had a literal meaning related to solar eclipses. During an eclipse, the moon would pass between the sun and Earth, causing a momentary "overshadowing" of the sun's light. Over time, the term "overshadow" took on a more figurative meaning, particularly in religious contexts. It came to represent the idea of a divine or supernatural presence being so overwhelming or powerful that it seems to blot out or obscure everything else. For many Christians, the story of Moses in Exodus is particularly evocative of this concept, as God describes himself as overshadowing Moses with his hand, guiding and protecting him on his journey. In summary, the root word "schaden" meaning "shade" or "shadow" led to the formation of the Old English word "scadan," which eventually evolved into the present-day term "overshadow," expressing both literal and figurative meanings.
to make somebody/something seem less important, or successful
làm cho ai/cái gì có vẻ ít quan trọng hơn hoặc kém thành công hơn
Anh luôn bị lu mờ bởi chị gái mình.
Chính sách trong nước sớm bị lu mờ bởi tình trạng bất ổn chính trị ở nước ngoài.
to make an event less pleasant than it should be
để làm cho một sự kiện ít thú vị hơn nó nên được
Tin tức về vụ tai nạn đã làm lu mờ các sự kiện trong ngày.
Related words and phrases
to throw a shadow over something
phủ bóng lên cái gì đó
Khu vườn bị che khuất bởi những cây cao.