cast about for

cast about的音标是[kɑːst ˈaʊm] ，翻译为“四处寻找；四处探问；四处打探；四处张望”。速记技巧是：cast-a-um。

cast about的英文词源为：

- 词根：cast

- 前缀：about

cast about的意思是“四处寻找”，表示“到处寻找”或“四处探询”。这个词源于中世纪英语，其中cast表示“投掷”或“铸造”，而about表示“四处”或“周围”。

变化形式：无特殊变化。

相关单词：

- cast aside抛弃：与cast about的意思相反，表示将某物丢弃或扔掉。

- cast off抛弃：与cast about的意思相近，但更强调主动性和决断性。

- cast a glance at朝...看一眼：表示短暂地、快速地看一眼。

- cast a shadow on给...蒙上阴影：表示给某事物带来负面影响或担忧。

- cast doubt on对...产生怀疑：表示对某事物的真实性或可靠性产生疑问或质疑。

- cast light on使...清楚起来：表示通过解释或提供信息使某事物变得清晰明了。

- cast a wide net广泛搜索：表示广泛地寻找或搜索范围广泛的目标。

- cast a shadow on one"s reputation给某人声誉蒙上阴影：表示某行为或事件对某人声誉造成负面影响。

- cast a spell on迷住：表示某事物对某人产生了吸引力或迷惑力。

以上这些单词都与cast about这个单词有密切的关联，反映了英语中一词多义和词义演变的特点。

常用短语：

1. cast about for 寻找

2. cast around 环顾四周

3. cast doubt on 对...产生怀疑

4. cast off 抛弃

5. cast light on 使清楚

6. cast a shadow over 使笼罩阴影

7. cast one"s vote 投票

双语例句：

1. We cast about for ways to solve the problem.

2. She cast a shadow over the party with her negative comments.

3. They cast their votes for the candidate.

4. I cast light on the mystery with my explanation.

5. They cast around for a solution to the problem, but couldn"t find one.

6. Casting my eyes around, I couldn"t see anyone in the room.

7. Cast doubt on whether we can complete the project on time.

英文小作文：

I am looking for a new job and I am casting about for opportunities everywhere. I have been sending my resume to different companies and waiting for them to get back to me. I am also casting my eyes around for other job opportunities, hoping to find something that will better my current situation. I am feeling hopeful because I am confident that I have the skills and experience to succeed in any job that I take on.