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话说、这是？！ · 发表于 2013-9-21 23:10:28

vast  和 vest cast

vast
adjective
extremely large in area, size, amount, etc.
Synonym: HUGE
a vast area of forest ◆ a vast crowd ◆ a vast amount of information ◆ At dusk bats appear in vast numbers. ◆ His business empire was vast. ◆ In the vast majority of cases, this should not be a problem. ◆ Your help made a vast difference. ◆ We've hired a marquee at vast expense.
vastness (written) noun [U, C]: the vastness of space

vest

noun, verb
noun
(BrE) (AmE undershirt) a piece of underwear worn under a shirt, etc. next to the skin: a cotton / string / thermal vest
Compare: SINGLET
a special piece of clothing that covers the upper part of the body: a bullet-proof vest ◆ a running vest
(AmE) = WAISTCOAT
verb
Phrasal Verbs: vest in sb/sth (law) (of power, property, etc.) to belong to sb/sth legally: In the case of bankruptcy, the property shall vest in the trustee.
vest sth in sb/sth
vest sb with sth [often passive] (formal)
to give sb the legal right or power to do sth: Overall authority is vested in the Supreme Council. ◆ The Supreme Council is vested with overall authority.
to make sb the legal owner of land or property

cast （尼玛，这个怎么这么长）verb, noun
verb (cast, cast)
a look / glance / smile
to look, smile, etc. in a particular direction: [VN] She cast a welcoming smile in his direction. ◆ He groaned, casting his eyes to the ceiling. [also VNN]
light / a shadow
[VN] to make light, a shadow, etc. appear in a particular place: The setting sun cast an orange glow over the mountains. ◆ (figurative) The sad news cast a shadow over the proceedings (= made people feel unhappy).
doubt
[VN] ~ doubt / aspersions (on / upon sth) to say, do or suggest sth that makes people doubt sth or think that sb is less honest, good, etc: This latest evidence casts serious doubt on his version of events.
fishing line
[V, VN] to throw one end of a FISHING LINE into a river, etc.
throw
[VN] (literary) to throw sb/sth somewhere, especially using force: The priceless treasures had been cast into the Nile. ◆ They cast anchor at nightfall.
skin
[VN] when a snake casts its skin, the skin comes off as part of a natural process
Synonym: SHED
shoe
[VN] if a horse casts a shoe, the shoe comes off by accident
actors
~ sb (as sb) to choose actors to play the different parts in a film/movie, play, etc.; to choose an actor to play a particular role: [VN] The play is being cast in both the US and Britain. ◆ He has cast her as an ambitious lawyer in his latest movie. [also V]
describe
[VN] ~ sb (as sth)
~ sb (in sth) to describe or present sb in a particular way: He cast himself as the innocent victim of a hate campaign. ◆ The press were quick to cast her in the role of 'the other woman'.
vote
[VN] ~ a / your vote / ballot (for sb/sth) to vote for sb/sth
shape metal
[VN] ~ sth (in sth) to shape hot liquid metal, etc. by pouring it into a hollow container (called a MOULD): a statue cast in bronze ◆ (figurative) an artist cast in the mould of (= very similar to) Miro
Idioms: cast your mind back (to sth) to make yourself think about sth that happened in the past: I want you to cast your minds back to the first time you met.
cast your net wide to consider a lot of different people, activities, possibilities, etc. when you are looking for sth: It's worth casting your net wide when applying for your first job.
cast a spell (on sb/sth) to use words that are thought to be magic and have the power to change or influence sb/sth
more at ADRIFT, CAUTION n., DIE n., EYE n., LIGHT n., LOT n.
Phrasal Verbs: cast about / around for sth (written) to try hard to think of or find sth, especially when this is difficult: She cast around desperately for a safe topic of conversation. ◆ The authorities are clearly casting about for someone to blame.
cast sb/sth<->aside (formal) to get rid of sb/sth because you no longer want or need them
Synonym: DISCARD
Casting modesty aside, she outlined the reason for her success. ◆ He cast the newspaper aside impatiently.
be cast away to be left somewhere after a SHIPWRECK
related noun CASTAWAY
be cast down (by sth) (literary) to be sad or unhappy about sth
See also  DOWNCAST
cast off
cast sth<->off
to undo the ropes that are holding a boat in a fixed position, in order to sail away
(in knitting) to remove stitches from the needles in a way that forms an edge that will not come undone
cast sth<->off (written) to get rid of sth because you no longer want or need it: The town is still trying to cast off its dull image.
cast on
cast sth<->on (in knitting) to put the first row of stitches on a needle
cast sb/sth<->out (literary) to get rid of sb/sth, especially by using force: He claimed to have the power to cast out demons.
related noun OUTCAST
noun
actors
[C+sing./pl. v.] all the people who act in a play or film/movie: The whole cast performs / perform brilliantly. ◆ members of the cast ◆ an all-star cast (= including many well-known actors) ◆ the supporting cast (= not the main actors, but the others) ◆ a cast list
in shaping metal
[C] an object that is made by pouring hot liquid metal, etc. into a MOULD (= a specially shaped container)
[C] a shaped container used to make an object
Synonym: MOULD
appearance
[sing.] (BrE, formal) the way that a person or a thing is or appears: He has an unusual cast of mind. ◆ I disliked the arrogant cast to her mouth.
throw
[C] an act of throwing sth, especially a fishing line
on arm / leg
[C] = PLASTER CAST: Her leg's in a cast.
See also  OPENCAST

小迷家9527 · 发表于 2013-9-21 23:29:14

最后一个够长的

话说、这是？！ · 发表于 2013-9-21 23:30:28

小迷家9527 发表于 2013-9-21 23:298 X' H* O M6 k5 Y5 r% w
最后一个够长的

还好最后一个也是最熟悉的。。

小迷家9527 · 发表于 2013-9-21 23:35:39

话说、这是？！发表于 2013-9-21 23:30
* p- F( D# c/ D6 t还好最后一个也是最熟悉的。。

你这大半夜的发愤图强哇

zjzo379 · 发表于 2013-9-23 15:32:06

保持斗志啊~

话说、这是？！ · 发表于 2013-9-23 22:00:02

小迷家9527 发表于 2013-9-21 23:35+ n" B' z& M: a0 P" |
你这大半夜的发愤图强哇

.垂死挣扎。

小迷家9527 · 发表于 2013-9-24 08:28:46

话说、这是？！发表于 2013-9-23 22:00
; @- w& V4 q$ [.垂死挣扎。

垂死挣扎比坐以待毙好

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