英语词源
- cast-off (n.)
- 1741, from verbal phrase (c. 1400), from cast (v.) + off (adv.). From 1746 as a past participle adjective.
权威例句
- 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。
- 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。
- 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。
- 4. 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。
- 5. Sweden needs to cast aside outdated policies and thinking.
- 瑞典必须摒弃过时的政策和思维。