1 cast /ˈkæst/ Brit /ˈkɑːst/ verb casts; cast; casting
/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 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 b : to send (something) out or forward发出;投射 —
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。
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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。
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The incident casts doubt on her honesty.这件事使人们怀疑她是否诚实。
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: to make (a vote) formally正式投票 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 b : to assign (an actor or actress) a role in a film, play, etc.分配(演员)扮演角色 — see also typecast 5
a : to shape (a substance) by pouring it into a mold and letting it harden浇铸 b : to form (something, such as a sculpture) by casting metal, plaster, etc.铸型 6
: to arrange (something) into parts or into a proper form以…形式组合起来 7
: to talk about or think of (someone or something) in a particular way将…说成是(或认为是)
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
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 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 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻
cast aside
[phrasal verb] cast aside (something) or cast (something) aside
: to stop thinking about (something)抛开;消除
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 — see also castaway
cast off
[phrasal verb] 1
cast off (something) or cast (something) off : to get rid of (something)丢弃;去除 — see also castoff, cast-off 2
: to untie the rope that is holding a boat near the land解开(船缆) 3
: to remove stitches from a knitting needle in a way that does not cause them to become loose收针
cast on
[phrasal verb]
: to place stitches on a knitting needle(编织时)起针,放针
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
cast pearls before swine
— see pearl
cast your eye over
— see 1eye
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
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The show features an all-star cast. [=a cast that includes many famous actors]这场表演是全明星阵容。
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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
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 — 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 4
[singular] literary : the shape or appearance of something外貌;外形 5
[singular] : a slight bit of color浅淡的色调 6
[singular] : a characteristic of a person or thing : a distinctive quality特性;性格 7
[count] : the act of throwing a fishing line into water with a pole抛钓鱼线