cast about

cast 的音标是[kɑːst]，about 的音标是[əˈbaʊt]。基本翻译是“投掷；铸造；播散；安排；使四处走动；四处寻找”。速记技巧是：cast-kɑːst，a-表否定，b-表布满，out-出去。

cast about的英文词源为：

- 词根：cast（投掷）

- 前缀：a-（否定）

- 词根缀合：a-cast（不投掷）

变化形式：

- 过去式：cast

- 过去分词：cast

- 现在分词：casting

- 复数：casts

相关单词：

- cast aside 抛弃

- cast off 抛弃

- castigate 惩罚

- castigation 惩罚

- castal 古英语中的“聪明的”

- casuistic 诡辩的

- casuistry 诡辩术

- casuistical 诡辩的

- casuistical reasoning 诡辩推理

cast about的含义为“四处寻找”，通常表示尝试解决问题或寻找解决方案。这个词源于“投掷”这一动作，表示尝试寻找解决方法，就像投掷球一样四处寻找。这个词的使用非常普遍，在英语中非常常见。

常用短语：

1. cast about - 考虑，琢磨

例句：He cast about for a solution to the problem.

2. cast doubt on - 质疑，怀疑

例句：The news cast doubt on the reliability of the source.

3. cast off - 抛弃，摆脱

例句：She cast off her shyness and started to speak to the group.

4. cast in stone - 固定不变的

例句：We shouldn"t make decisions based on cast in stone rules.

5. cast one"s lot - 决定自己的命运，下定决心

例句：He has cast his lot with the opposition.

6. cast a shadow - 产生阴影，引起担忧

例句：The rumors cast a shadow over the company"s reputation.

7. cast a wide net - 广泛寻找，广泛招募

例句：We"re casting a wide net for candidates for the job.

英文小作文：

I often find myself casting about for new ways to improve my life. I"m always looking for new ideas and ways to make myself happier and more fulfilled. One way I do this is by setting small goals and achieving them, which helps me to feel accomplished and motivated to keep going. Another way is by making sure I have a good social network, which helps me to feel connected and supported. Finally, I try to keep an open mind and cast about for new experiences and opportunities that might come my way. I believe that by doing these things, I can live a more fulfilling life and achieve my goals and dreams.