cast-off
['ka:st,ɔf]
- adj. 遭遺棄的；丟失的
- n. 遺棄的東西；[印刷] 版麵計算
英文詞源
- cast-off (n.)
- 1741, from verbal phrase (c. 1400), from cast (v.) + off (adv.). From 1746 as a past participle adjective.
雙語例句
- 1. Burke cast a cursory glance at the menu, then flapped it shut.
- 伯克匆匆地瞥了一眼菜單，然後啪地合上了。
來自柯林斯例句
- 2. The cast of characters in the scandal is bewilderingly large.
- 卷入醜聞的人多得讓人眼花繚亂。
來自柯林斯例句
- 3. This show has several strengths — notably a strong cast.
- 這個表演有一些亮點——尤其是演員陣容特別強大。
來自柯林斯例句
- 4. They would have to offer cast-iron guarantees to invest in long-term projects.
- 他們需提供絕對可靠的擔保，才能投資長期項目。
來自柯林斯例句
- 5. Sweden needs to cast aside outdated policies and thinking.
- 瑞典必須摒棄過時的政策和思維。
來自柯林斯例句