shadow

ˈʃædoʊ
shadow: dark shape on a surface blocking light
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Translation of shadow into Russian,

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Noun

1.

light

dark shape on a surface blocking light
  • The tree cast a shadow on the ground.Дерево отбрасывало тень на землю.
2.

lingering effect

influence or presence, often negative
  • His father's shadow loomed over his career.Тень его отца нависала над его карьерой.

Verb

tr.
1.

covering

cast a shadow over something
затенять отбрасывать тень на
  • The large tree shadowed the entire garden.Большое дерево затеняло весь сад.
2.

surveillance

follow and observe someone closely and secretly
следить sledit'тайно наблюдать
  • He decided to shadow her to discover the truth..Он решил следить за ней, чтобы узнать правду

Adjective

1.

dimly lit

cast in shade, making the area darker and less lit
затенённый полутёмный
  • The shadow corner of the room was cool and quiet..Затенённый угол комнаты был прохладным и тихим
2.

influence

having hidden power or influence
  • She was a shadow figure in the negotiations.Она была влиятельной фигурой на переговорах.
3.

authority

UK
unofficial but acting as if official
UK
  • He was a shadow leader in the organization.Он был те́невой лидером в организации.
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Expressions with shadow: examples in English and translations in Russian

длинная тень
The tree cast a long shadow on the ground.
театр теней
шоу теней
The children watched a shadow show at the festival.
теневое правительство
Some believe a shadow government influences major decisions.
теневая экономика
Drug trafficking is a major part of the shadow economy.
отбрасывать тень
затенять
The tree cast a shadow on the ground.
в тени
The small café sits in the shadow of the cathedral.

Images of shadow

  • shadow: dark shape on a surface blocking light
    (light) тень
  • shadow: typography effect applied to lettering
    (design) тень

Synonyms and analogies of shadow in English

Examples of shadow in a sentence

  • She noticed a shadow moving behind the curtains.
  • The shadow of doubt affected his decisions.
  • Her mentor's shadow influenced her choices.
  • She explored the shadow within her through meditation.
  • Understanding one's shadow can lead to personal growth.
  • During training, she was a shadow to the chief engineer.

Translations of "shadow" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
теньnf. - ten'

She froze in her tracks as the shadow moved across the hallway.

Она застыла на месте, когда тень скользнула по коридору.

сеньnf. - sen'

Children played in the fields beneath the shadow of their castled ancestors.

Дети играли на полях под сенью укреплённых замков, унаследованных от предков.

мракnm. - mrak

Mene, who would plunge the world in endless shadow.

Мине, которая погрузила бы мир в бесконечный мрак.

силуэтnm. - siluet

The tree stump cast a long shadow in the moonlight, a ghostly silhouette.

Пень отбрасывал длинную тень на лунном свете, как призрачный силуэт.

Adjective
теневойadj. - tenevoy

Reliable data on employment in the shadow economy are extremely difficult to obtain.

Надёжные данные о занятости в теневой экономике чрезвычайно трудно получить.

неофициальныйadj. - neofitsial'ny

The Feminist Club collected information and composed an alternative Shadow report.

Феминистский клуб собрал информацию и подготовил альтернативный неофициальный доклад.

Verb
следитьv. - sledit'

She tried to shadow him discreetly, careful not to draw attention.

Она пыталась незаметно следить за ним, стараясь не привлекать внимания.

сопровождатьv. - soprovozhdat'

As a mentor, he agreed to shadow his protégé through the internship.

В качестве наставника он согласился сопровождать своего подопечного во время стажировки.

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shadow: Examples and translations in context

A looming shadow cast by the old tree made everyone feel uneasy.

Зловещая тень от старого дерева вызывала у всех чувство тревоги.

One could see the hawk's shadow gliding over the grass below.

Можно было увидеть, как тень ястреба скользит по траве внизу.

Mountains shadow the valley, casting long shadows in the early evening.

Горы отбрасывают тень на долину, создавая длинные тени ранним вечером.

Her steady gaze left no shadow of doubt about her confidence.

Её уверенный взгляд не оставлял ни тени сомнения в её уверенности.

I can say without a shadow of a doubt this plan will fail.

Я могу сказать без тени сомнения, что этот план провалится.

I know without a shadow of a doubt she'll support our decision.

Я знаю без тени сомнения, что она поддержит наше решение.

She posed against the light, her face hidden in a soft shadow.

Она позировала против света, её лицо скрывалось в мягкой тени.

He observed how the wash affected light and shadow in the painting.

Он наблюдал, как размывка влияет на свет и тень в картине.

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