Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #2328
casting
投向;投射
casting is the present participle of cast.
核心释义
To direct or throw (one's eyes, gaze, light, shadow, etc.) in a given direction.
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将(目光、视线等)投向;注视
To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.).
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把(数字、账目等)相加;合计
To add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures.
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预测;决定;计划
To predict, to decide, to plan.
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施(魔法);念(咒语)
To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).
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将(光等)投射到某物上或朝某方向投出
To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.
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把(熔化的金属等)倒入模具成形;铸造
To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way.
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(织物、木材等)扭曲;变形
To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.).
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起锚时利用前帆调整船向;使(船)转向
To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round.
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投(票);正式登记(选票)
To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote).
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转换(变量)类型(如从整数转为实数或文本)
To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text.
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(猎犬、猎人)分散搜寻气味
Of dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent.
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用石膏固定(骨头等)
To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.
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(女巫)开圈以开始施咒或集会
To open a circle in order to begin a spell or meeting of witches.
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将(视频)投射到(电视等)设备上
To broadcast (video) over the Internet or a local network, especially to one's television.
投(票);施(魔法);念(咒语);浇铸;铸造;用石膏固定;给(骨折处)打石膏;合计;把…加起来
用法In use
The director cast the lead role to a talented newcomer.
用法提示:动词cast在此表示“分配角色”,后接角色和演员。
She was cast as the villain in the upcoming play.
用法提示:被动语态中cast表示“被选为某角色”。
They are casting actors for a new television series.
用法提示:现在进行时casting表示“正在挑选演员”。
cast a vote (for sb/sth)
cast 的过去式和过去分词仍是 cast。
She cast her vote for the new proposal.
她为新提案投了票。
cast a spell (on sb)
cast a spell on/over sb 也可比喻为“深深吸引某人”。
The witch cast a spell on the prince.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- cast a glance
- 瞥一眼;扫视
- She cast a glance at the clock.她瞥了一眼时钟。
- cast a vote
- 投票
- Every member can cast a vote in the election.每位成员都可以在选举中投票。
- cast a spell
- 施魔法;念咒语
- The witch cast a spell on the prince.女巫对王子施了魔法。
- cast light on
- 使…明朗;阐明
- These documents cast light on the mystery.这些文件使这个谜团明朗起来。
- cast doubt on
- 对…产生怀疑
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
想象撒网投出:cast 就是“投”,像把目光、咒语、选票一样抛出去,形状不变,过去式还是 cast。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:formal 常见场景:formal writing、literary description 这里选的是cast的“将目光/视线投向”义。该义多用于正式写作或文学描写,日常口语中通常用look或glance等更口语化的动词。
语法说明Grammar Note
过去式、过去分词与原形相同,常见及物用法
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
与 cast(英式 /kɑːst/,美式 /kæst/)押韵:fast、past、last、vast(/ɑːst/,美式为 /æst/)。注意形近但音不同的词:castle 拼写以 cast 开头,但读作 /ˈkɑːsəl/,不发 /t/;cost 拼写相近,但读作 /kɒst/,元音不同。
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇,值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, OCTANOVE, WIKTIONARY.