castoff

cast off的音标是[kæst ɔf]，翻译为“抛弃；脱下；解下；断绝关系”的意思。速记技巧可以使用词根词缀记忆法，将cast（投掷）和off（离开）结合记忆。

Castoff的英文词源可以追溯到古英语中的“castan”或“castanha”，意为“抛弃的、废弃的”。其变化形式包括过去式“castn”、“casten”或“castun”，现在分词“casting”以及过去分词“casten”或“castun”。

相关单词：

“cast-off”意为“被抛弃的衣物、旧衣物”，可以理解为被抛弃或废弃的衣服。

“cast-off clothes”意为“旧衣物、废弃衣物”，指的是被抛弃或废弃的衣服。

“cast-off shoes”意为“旧鞋子”，指的是被抛弃或废弃的鞋子。

此外，“cast-out”意为“驱逐、放逐”，与“castoff”有相似的含义，但更强调被驱逐或放逐的状态。

以上这些单词都与“castoff”有着密切的联系，都表示被抛弃或废弃的物品或状态。这些单词的使用也反映了人们对于废弃物品的态度，即不再需要或不再有价值的东西应该被抛弃或处理。

常用短语：

1. cast off (someone/something) 抛弃某人/某物

例句：She cast off all her old clothes and started to wear a new dress.

2. be cast into 遭受，被投入

例句：He was cast into a deep depression after his divorce.

3. cast light on (something) 使某事变得清楚

例句：The new evidence cast light on the mystery of the murder.

4. cast doubt on (something) 对某事产生怀疑

例句：The new information cast doubt on the accuracy of the witness"s testimony.

5. cast a shadow over (something) 使某事变得暗淡

例句：The rumors cast a shadow over his reputation.

6. cast off one"s shackles 摆脱束缚

例句：He finally cast off his shackles and started to live his life freely.

7. cast one"s lot with (someone) 与某人共命运

例句：I have cast my lot with you and will always stand by you.

英文小作文：

I am a person who loves freedom and enjoys the feeling of being unshackled. However, life is not always easy and there are times when I feel like I am being pulled in different directions. I am trying to find my way in this world, casting off my shackles and casting my lot with what I believe in.

At times, I feel lost and uncertain about what to do, but I know that I have to keep going and not give up. I am learning to take risks and embrace change, casting off the limitations that have held me back in the past. I am looking forward to the future and the opportunities that lie ahead, casting off my fears and doubts and embracing what life has to offer.