Question of the Day #230

"Trump attorney Cohen overshadows Mueller probe"
From the headline of this article at The Hill.

上記の文で、overshadow の意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "overshadow" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、


～に影を投げ掛ける、～を暗くする、見劣りさせる

なので、この場合は「見劣りさせる」が適切でしょう。

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster:

1. to cast a shadow over
2. to exceed in importance

So, I guess it's pretty obvious that the latter of the two definitions is more suitable in the above case.

Etymology/語源

Online Etymology Dictionaryによると、

古英語のofersceadwian（「～に影を投げ掛ける）、「見えなくする）の意」から。隠喩的な使い方は、1580年代より。

According to Online Etymology Dictionary:

Old English ofersceadwian "to cast a shadow over, obscure;"...Figurative sense is from 1580s.

Examples

• The pitcher's outstanding performance should not overshadow the achievements of the rest of the team.
• Get our daily newsletter Mr Orban’s thumping victory was overshadowed by strong criticism from the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, which had deployed observers. — The Economist, "Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orban, wins another landslide," 12 Apr. 2018
• Jimmie Johnson is a seven-time champion and Kevin Harvick has been outspoken, but both were overshadowed by Earnhardt Jr. and Stewart and Gordon in their heyday. — Drew Davison, star-telegram, "Is there any driver in NASCAR worth watching these days?,"9 Apr. 2018
• Here are the big developments at EPA that will have real consequences for the long-term health of Americans, and for the climate, that were overshadowed by the scandal coverage this week. — Umair Irfan, Vox, "Scott Pruitt’s ethics scandals aren’t stopping him from gutting the EPA,"6 Apr. 2018
• Karen has always felt overshadowed by her famous elder sister.