| 词汇 | cast |
| 释义 | cast (noun) cast 21 ENTRIES FOUND: cast (verb) cast (noun) casting (noun) cast-iron (adjective) cast-off (adjective) cast iron (noun) central casting (noun) plaster cast (noun) aspersions (noun) caution (noun) cloud (noun) cold (adjective) dark (adjective) die (noun) eye (noun) light (noun) lot (noun) net (noun) pearl (noun) swine (noun) wind (noun) 1 cast /ˈkæst/ Brit /ˈkɑːst/ verb casts; cast; casting 1 cast /ˈkæst/ Brit /ˈkɑːst/ verb casts; cast; casting Learner's definition of CAST [+ object] 1 a : to throw or move (something) in a forceful way投；抛；扔 cast [=throw, toss] a stone扔石头 Seaweed was cast up by the waves.海草被海浪推了上来。 b : to throw (a fishing line, hook, etc.) into the water by using a fishing pole（用鱼竿向水里）甩鱼线，甩鱼钩 2 a : to send or direct (something) in the direction of someone or something向…投以 He cast a glance toward the door. [=he glanced at the door]他朝门的方向扫了一眼。 The witch cast [=put] a spell on him.巫婆对他施以妖术。 b : to send (something) out or forward发出；投射 The fire casts [=gives off] a warm glow.炉火发出热烘烘的红光。 The tree cast a long shadow on the lawn.树在草坪上投射出一道长长的影子。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 The trial casts a harsh light on [=reveals bad things about] the banking industry.审讯揭露出银行业的丑事。 Their argument cast a pall on the party. [=gave the party an unhappy mood]他们的争吵使聚会的气氛有些不快。 The incident casts doubt on her honesty.这件事使人们怀疑她是否诚实。 3 : to make (a vote) formally正式投票 How many votes were cast?投了多少张选票？ cast a ballot投票 4 a : to assign roles for (a play, movie, etc.) to actors给（戏剧、电影中的角色）分派演员 cast a play给剧中角色选派演员 b : to assign (an actor or actress) a role in a film, play, etc.分配（演员）扮演角色 She was cast as a college professor who becomes a spy.她扮演一名后来成为间谍的大学教授。 — see also typecast 5 a : to shape (a substance) by pouring it into a mold and letting it harden浇铸 The metal was cast into candlesticks.金属被浇铸成烛台。 molds used for casting steel铸钢用的模具 b : to form (something, such as a sculpture) by casting metal, plaster, etc.铸型 The statue will be cast in bronze.雕像将用青铜铸成。 6 : to arrange (something) into parts or into a proper form以…形式组合起来 He cast the story in the form of a diary.他以日记形式编排这个故事。 7 : to talk about or think of (someone or something) in a particular way将…说成是（或认为是） The war was cast as a battle against terrorism.这场战争被认为是反恐之战。 Health care issues are often cast in economic terms.保健问题经常被从经济角度来谈论。 cast about/around for [phrasal verb] cast about/around for (something) : to look in many places for (something)到处搜寻；四处寻找 They cast about for new ways to make money on the farm.他们到处寻找在农场赚钱的新方法 She is still casting around for [=seeking] someone to watch her son while she is at work.她仍在到处寻找一个能在她上班时帮忙照看儿子的人。 cast a (dark) cloud — see 1cloud cast adrift [phrasal verb] 1 cast (a boat) adrift : to cause (a boat) to float on the water without being tied to anything or controlled by anyone让（船）漂泊 — often used as (be) cast adrift常用作(be) cast adrift a small lifeboat cast adrift in the open sea一条在公海上漂泊的小救生艇 2 cast (someone) adrift : to cause (someone) to float on the water in a boat that is not tied to anything or controlled by anyone使（某人）在船上漂泊 — often used as (be) cast adrift常用作(be) cast adrift They were cast adrift in a small, leaky boat.他们在一艘漏水的小船上漂流。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 I was cast adrift in a sea of confusion.我陷入了困惑之中。 cast aside [phrasal verb] cast aside (something) or cast (something) aside : to stop thinking about (something)抛开；消除 She tried to cast aside her worries and enjoy the party.她努力抛开烦恼，享受聚会。 cast aspersions — see aspersions cast away [phrasal verb] cast away (someone) or cast (someone) away : to leave (someone) alone somewhere (such as on an island) as a result of a storm, shipwreck, etc.（遇难后）流落（如荒岛） — usually used as (be) cast away通常用作(be) cast away The crew was cast away on a desert island.全体船员流落到一个荒岛上。 — see also castaway cast caution to the wind — see 1caution cast light on — see 1light cast lots — see lot cast off [phrasal verb] 1 cast off (something) or cast (something) off : to get rid of (something)丢弃；去除 The snake casts off [=sheds] its skin.蛇会蜕皮。 They wanted to cast off their fears.他们要消除恐惧。 — see also castoff, cast-off 2 : to untie the rope that is holding a boat near the land解开（船缆） We decided to cast off and head out to sea.我们决定解缆出海。 3 : to remove stitches from a knitting needle in a way that does not cause them to become loose收针 When I finish this row, can you show me how to cast off?我织完这一行后，你能给我演示一下如何收针吗？ cast on [phrasal verb] : to place stitches on a knitting needle（编织时）起针，放针 I was having trouble casting on, but I think I have it now.我刚才不会起针，但我想现在我会了。 cast out [phrasal verb] cast out (someone or something) or cast (someone or something) out : to force (someone or something) to go away驱逐；赶出 He was cast out of [=expelled from] the tribe.他被赶出了部落。 They tried to cast out the spirits from the haunted house.他们努力把鬼魂赶出那间鬼屋。 cast pearls before swine — see pearl cast your eye over — see 1eye cast your lot — see lot cast your mind back — see 1mind cast your net wide — see 1net the die is cast — see 2die 2 cast /ˈkæst/ Brit /ˈkɑːst/ noun plural casts 2 cast /ˈkæst/ Brit /ˈkɑːst/ noun plural casts Learner's definition of CAST 1 [count] : the actors in a play, film, or television show演员阵容 members of the cast = cast members演出人员 The show features an all-star cast. [=a cast that includes many famous actors]这场表演是全明星阵容。 a strong supporting cast [=the actors other than the main stars]强大的配角演员阵容 ◊ The phrase cast of characters is sometimes used to refer to a group of people who have important roles in a book, story, or event.（在书、故事或事件中担任重要角色的）一组人物 The cast of characters includes President Johnson and his top advisers during the Vietnam War.重要角色有约翰逊总统以及越南战争期间他的几名高级顾问。 2 [count] : a hard covering that is put on an arm, leg, etc., so that a broken bone can heal（固定断骨用的）石膏 She has a cast on her arm.她的手臂上了石膏。 — called also plaster cast 3 [count] : a container that is used to give its form or shape to something that is poured or pressed into it : mold also : an object that is made by using such a container铸模；铸件 They made a mask from a wax cast of her face.他们根据她脸型的蜡模做了一个面具。 4 [singular] literary : the shape or appearance of something外貌；外形 His face had a rugged cast.他的脸部很粗糙。 5 [singular] : a slight bit of color浅淡的色调 old photographs with a reddish cast略泛红色的老照片 6 [singular] : a characteristic of a person or thing : a distinctive quality特性；性格 She has a skeptical cast of mind. [=she tends to be skeptical]她生性多疑。 7 [count] : the act of throwing a fishing line into water with a pole抛钓鱼线 |
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