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cast-off

['ka:st,ɔf]

解释

adj. 遭遗弃的；丢失的
n. 遗弃的东西；[印刷] 版面计算

※ 提供单词"cast-off"的中文意思、发音示范及音标对照，中英文词源、例句和用法等。

英文词源

cast-off (n.): 1741, from verbal phrase (c. 1400), from cast (v.) + off (adv.). From 1746 as a past participle adjective.

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例句和用法

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 Sweden needs to cast aside outdated policies and thinking.: 瑞典必须摒弃过时的政策和思维。