cast-off

['ka:st,ɔf]

adj. 遭遗弃的；丢失的

n. 遗弃的东西；[印刷] 版面计算

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.

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。

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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。

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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。

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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。

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5. Sweden needs to cast aside outdated policies and thinking.

瑞典必须摒弃过时的政策和思维。

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