It is an illusion that made me think I saw a man in the shadow.

我以为看到暗处有个人，其实是错觉。

youdao

Some people look at the shadows in the light, and there is a man in the shadow that overlooks the light.

有人在光明中注视着阴影，有人在阴影中眺望着光明。

youdao

It was a deep, rather unusual voice. I turned, to see a tall, dark man in the shadow near the kitchen door.

这声音低沉，不大熟悉。我转过身，看到在厨房门旁的阴暗处有一个又高又黑的人。

youdao

"John Sheardown remained a very humble man, always willing to stay in the shadow of others, and the people of Windsor remain extremely proud of his diplomatic intervention and career accomplishments, " read a proclamation that declared November 10, 2012, "John Sheardown Day" in the city of Windsor, in Ontario, Canada.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

He will be sadly missed by all in the road racing fraternity, but most particularly by his family, and the absence of the 'number 45' will leave a massive void in the paddock and cast a shadow over the forthcoming North West 200 and Isle of Man TT.

BBC: Finnegan tragedy

Almost to a man the shadow cabinet gave him their votes, serenely confident in the knowledge they could not save him.

ECONOMIST: Bagehot