cast
/kɑːst/ · /kæst/
CEFR level B2Topic ArtsWord #3781 in the learning path
全体演员
Definitions
n. All the actors appearing in a film or play.
全体演员
v. To throw something or send light or shadow onto something.
投；抛；投射
v. To choose an actor for a particular role.
选派角色
Example
The entire cast came outside to greet the audience.
全体演员都走到外面向观众问好。
Directors who cast actors from diverse backgrounds can help challenge stereotypes and broaden audiences' understanding of society.
导演选用不同背景的演员，有助于打破刻板印象并拓宽观众对社会的认识。
Collocations
- a supporting cast
- cast a shadow
- cast doubt on
- cast someone as
Word family
- casting (n.)
- recast (v.)
Synonyms
- throw
- hurl
Usage tip
过去式、过去分词均为cast；全体演员用单数形式。
FAQ
- What does cast mean?
- All the actors appearing in a film or play. To throw something or send light or shadow onto something. To choose an actor for a particular role.
- How is cast pronounced?
- UK /kɑːst/, US /kæst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
