cast

n. 演员阵容,投掷
v. 投,掷,抛

The old man cast off his prodigal son and disinherited him.

老人断绝了与他的不肖儿子的关系，并剥夺了他的继承权。

She cast her eyes down to avoid direct eye contact.

她垂下双目以避免对视。