| 词组 | cast on |
| 释义 | Phr V cast on casts, casting, cast cast on sth in knitting, to use a special type of stitch to start the item you are makingFirst I'll show you how to cast on. cast on • cast on sth • cast sth on to start something that you are knitting by making the first stitches on the needle. When you knit, you make something out of wool using two long needles.: Cast on and knit a few rows of stocking stitch in your main yarn. ► compare cast off cast on1. To make the first row of stitches on the needle in a knitting project. If you want to knit a blanket, the first step is to cast on. 2. To dress quickly or hurriedly. Because I overslept, I just cast on some clothes and rushed off to work—without realizing that I had on two different shoes. cast on1. Make the first stitches in knitting, putting them on the needle, as in Once you learn how to cast on, you can use either simple or complicated stitches. [Mid-1800s] 2. Hastily put on clothes, as in He cast on his coat and ran out. This usage is dying out. [Early 1800s] cast onv. 1. To cause something to fall upon or come into contact with something: The moon cast its light on the snowy countryside. 2. To cause or give rise to some critical valuation about something or someone: These facts cast doubt on the suspect's story. 3. To make the first row of stitches in knitting by putting some number of stitches on a knitting needle: Be careful not to cast on too tightly or it will be difficult to knit the first row. Start by casting on 18 stitches. Make 4 loops and cast them on. |
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