cast about (for)

• • 四处寻找，设法找到：

    She cast about for some excuse for refusing his proposal.

    她设法寻找拒绝他求婚的借口。

    The police cast about for fresh evidence.

    警方到处寻找新的证据。

  • 设法；筹划：

    They cast about to solve this problem.

    他们设法解决这个问题。