| 单词 | downcasting |
| 释义 | > as lemmasdownˈcasting downˈcasting n. ΘΚΠ the world > existence and causation > creation > destruction > [noun] > overthrow of a person, institution, belief, etc. fallOE confusionc1290 subversiona1325 overthrowingc1330 overturninga1398 downcasta1400 wrackc1400 downcastingc1425 eversionc1425 profligationc1475 demolitionc1550 overturec1555 wreck1577 overturnc1592 racking?1689 upsetting1827 subversal1843 demolishment1884 c1425 Bk. Found. St. Bartholomew's (1923) 9 By a cruell downecastyng. 1623 A. Simson Sacred Septenarie 20 He seemeth to oppose his great deiection and down-casting to the proud pertinacie of many, who striue so against God, that none of his rods can humble them. a1780 J. Macgowan Disc. Bk. Ruth (1781) ii. 45 The day of downcasting, disgrace and penury everlasting, is making hasty marches towards his present dwelling. 1910 J. A. Mackereth Son of Cain 31 We are cinctured all With love, assured against all death's downcasting. 1990 J. C. Oates Because it is Bitter (1991) iii. 334 The habitual downcasting of his eyes that was seemingly a sort of tic with him. < as lemmas |
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