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overshadow

/ˈoʊvɚˈʃædoʊ/

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1 · v.

to make someone or something seem less important or impressive

使黯然失色；掩盖

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The funding dispute overshadowed the festival's opening day.
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经费争议盖过了节日开幕的喜庆气氛。
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Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvɚˈʃædoʊ/

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