cast down   (TTS發音)

1. demoralize；discourage；be lower in spirits 沮喪；洩氣；氣餒（常用于被動結構或作表語）

    The proud will be cast down. 驕者必敗。

    In making scientific experiments，we should not be cast down by temporary setbacks. 進行科學實驗時，我們不要因暫時挫折而垂頭喪氣。

    She was cast down at the news of her aunt's death. 聽到她姑媽去世的消息，她情緒很低。

2. throw down；lower 放低；使放下

    She cast her eyes down shyly. 她羞怯地垂下目光。