cast about

动词 cast about:

1. search anxiously
   同义词：beat about, cast around

1. She cast about how she could avoid work.
   她盘算着怎样才能逃避工作。
2. The committee was casting about for an experienced teacher to take the retiring principals place.
   这个委员会正在寻找一位有经验的教师接替退休的校长的位置。
3. He cast about desperately for something tosay.
   他搜索枯肠找话说。
4. The dog is cast about for its supper.
   这条狗正到处寻找它的晚饭呢。