cast
- vt. 投，抛；计算；浇铸；投射（光、影、视线等）
- n. 投掷，抛；铸件，[古生] 铸型；演员阵容；脱落物
- vi. 投，抛垂钓鱼钩；计算，把几个数字加起来
- n. (Cast)人名；(法)卡斯特
词组搭配
cast about
To make a search; look
搜寻；寻觅
had to cast about for an hour, looking for a good campsite.
为了找一个好的露营地，不得不寻觅一个小时
To devise means; contrive
想方设法；计划
cast about for new ways to proceed.
尽力找到进行下去的新方法
cast around
To search about
寻找
cast around for solutions to the problem.
寻找解决问题的办法
cast off
To discard; reject
抛弃；拒绝
cast off old clothing.
扔掉旧衣服
To let go; set loose
释放；使自由
cast off a boat; cast off a line.
解开船；放开钓线
To make the last row of stitches in knitting.
收针，织好：在编织中织最后一排针脚
&I{Printing} To estimate the space a mansucript will occupy when set into type.
&I{【印刷术】} 估计排版的空间：估计一篇手稿排版时所占的篇幅
cast on
To make the first row of stitches in knitting.
编织时起针
cast out
To drive out by force; expel.
以武力赶开；驱逐
be cast in a – mould
be of the type specified
为某种类型
he was cast in a cautious mould.
他生性谨慎。
cast adrift
he was cast in a cautious mould.
他生性谨慎。
cast one's bread upon the waters
he was cast in a cautious mould.
他生性谨慎。
cast one's eyes over
have a quick appraising look at
快速查看
he was invited to cast his eyes over the exhibition.
他应邀粗略参观一下展览。
cast light on
he was invited to cast his eyes over the exhibition.
他应邀粗略参观一下展览。
cast lots
he was invited to cast his eyes over the exhibition.
他应邀粗略参观一下展览。
cast one's mind back
think back to a particular event or time
回顾，回忆
he cast his mind back to the fatal evening.
他回忆起那不幸的傍晚。
cast about (或 around 或 round)
search far and wide (physically or mentally)
四处寻找；反复思索
he is restlessly casting about for novelties.
他为了求新而不停思索。
be cast away
be stranded after a shipwreck
（船失事后）搁浅
双语例句
- 1. Burke cast a cursory glance at the menu, then flapped it shut.
- 伯克匆匆地瞥了一眼菜单，然后啪地合上了。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. The cast of characters in the scandal is bewilderingly large.
- 卷入丑闻的人多得让人眼花缭乱。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. This show has several strengths — notably a strong cast.
- 这个表演有一些亮点——尤其是演员阵容特别强大。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. Alexandra looked plump and awkward in her cast-off clothing.
- 亚历山德拉穿着那身过时的衣裳，显得臃肿笨拙。
来自柯林斯例句
- 5. They would have to offer cast-iron guarantees to invest in long-term projects.
- 他们需提供绝对可靠的担保，才能投资长期项目。
来自柯林斯例句