long shadow

language: en

definitions

  1. A shadow that extends a great distance on the ground or surface, typically occurring when a light source is positioned at a low angle relative to an object.
    en: A shadow that extends a great distance on the ground or surface, typically occurring when a light source is positioned at a low angle relative to an object.
  2. The lasting, pervasive, and often burdensome influence, consequences, or psychological impact of a past event, historical era, or prominent individual that continues to shape the present.
    en: The lasting, pervasive, and often burdensome influence, consequences, or psychological impact of a past event, historical era, or prominent individual that continues to shape the present.

examples

  1. During sunset, the lighthouse cast a long shadow across the calm waters of the harbor.

    During sunset, the lighthouse cast a long shadow across the calm waters of the harbor.

  2. Many historians argue that the political divisions of the Cold War continue to cast a long shadow over contemporary international relations.

    Many historians argue that the political divisions of the Cold War continue to cast a long shadow over contemporary international relations.