動詞 cast about:

1. search anxiously
   同義詞：beat about, cast around

1. She cast about how she could avoid work.
   她盤算著怎樣才能逃避工作。
2. The committee was casting about for an experienced teacher to take the retiring principals place.
   這個委員會正在尋找一位有經(jīng)驗(yàn)的教師接替退休的校長的位置。
3. He cast about desperately for something tosay.
   他搜索枯腸找話說。
4. The dog is cast about for its supper.
   這條狗正到處尋找它的晚飯呢。