cast down1.■扔下,扔掉:They cast down their weapons at last.最后他们终于放下了武器。2.■使向下:The country girl cast down her eyes shyly.这个乡下姑娘羞怯地垂下了眼睛。3.■压抑;使沮丧;使气馁 [常用被动语态]:He was much cast down when he heard of his failure at the examination.他听到他考试不及格时,心情极为沮丧。
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