shadow
Произношение: [ˈʃædoʊ]
Слово
Контекст: «light and darkness»
(noun) a dark shape that happens when something blocks light. When you stand in the sun, your body makes a shadow on the ground.
Пример
In the bright sunlight, I saw my shadow following me on the sidewalk.
Пример
There was no shadow at all when the sun went behind the clouds.
Пример
Did you notice the shadow of the tree on the grass?
Контекст: «metaphor and emotions»
(noun) the part of someone's past that affects their life, often in a negative way. It's like a dark memory that sticks with you even when you want to forget.
Пример
She learned to let go of the shadow of her past and feel free.
Пример
He couldn’t escape the shadow of his mistakes, which made him sad.
Пример
How can we help people move beyond the shadow of their fears?
Контекст: «surveillance»
(verb) to follow someone quietly or secretly to watch what they do. It's like being a detective and keeping an eye on someone.
Пример
The police decided to shadow the suspect to see where he would go.
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They didn’t want to shadow anyone because they respected their privacy.
Пример
Why did you choose to shadow your friend during the event?
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