throw

英 [θrəʊ] 美 [θroʊ]

v.  投; 掷; 抛; 扔; 摔; 丢; 猛推; 使劲撞
n.  抛; 扔; 摔; 投(球); 掷(色子); 投掷的距离; (沙发等的)套,罩

过去分词:thrown过去式:threw现在分词:throwing第三人称单数:throws复数:throws

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牛津词典

verb

    用手 with hand

  1. 投;掷;抛;扔
    to send sth from your hand through the air by moving your hand or arm quickly
    1. Stop throwing stones at the window!
      别朝窗户扔石头了!
    2. She threw the ball up and caught it again.
      她把球抛起来又接住。
    3. Don't throw it to him, give it to him!
      别扔给他,递给他!
    4. Can you throw me that towel?
      请把那条毛巾扔给我好吗?
    5. They had a competition to see who could throw the furthest.
      他们举行了一场比赛,看谁投得最远。
  2. 漫不经心地放置 put carelessly

  3. 摔;丢;扔
    to put sth in a particular place quickly and carelessly
    1. Just throw your bag down over there.
      把你的袋子就扔到那边吧。
  4. 用力移动 move with force

  5. 猛推;使劲撞
    to move sth suddenly and with force
    1. The boat was thrown onto the rocks.
      那条船触礁了。
    2. The sea throws up all sorts of debris on the beach.
      大海把各种残骸碎片都冲上海滩。
    3. I threw open the windows to let the smoke out.
      我猛力推开窗子,让烟散出去。
  6. 身体部位 part of body

  7. 猛动(头、臂、腿);挺起(胸);仰起(头);挥动(拳头、手臂)
    to move your body or part of it quickly or suddenly
    1. He threw back his head and roared with laughter.
      他猛地仰起头哈哈大笑起来。
    2. I ran up and threw my arms around him.
      我跑上前去,张开双臂搂住他。
    3. Jenny threw herself onto the bed.
      珍妮一头倒在床上。
  8. 使人摔倒 make sb fall

  9. 使迅猛地摔倒在地
    to make sb fall quickly or violently to the ground
    1. Two riders were thrown (= off their horses) in the second race.
      有两名骑手在第二场赛马中从马上摔了下来。
  10. 处于某种状态 into particular state

  11. 使处于,使陷入(某种状态)
    to make sb/sth be in a particular state
    1. Hundreds were thrown out of work.
      数以百计的人遭到解雇。
    2. We were thrown into confusion by the news.
      我们被那消息弄得惊慌失措。
    3. The problem was suddenly thrown into sharp focus.
      这个问题突然引起人们的密切关注了。
  12. 指向某人 / 事物 direct sth at sb/sth

  13. 把…对准;向…作出;对…施加
    to direct sth at sb/sth
    1. to throw doubt on the verdict
      对判决表示怀疑
    2. to throw the blame on someone
      委过于人
    3. to throw accusations at someone
      对某人大加指责
    4. He threw the question back at me (= expected me to answer it myself) .
      他反过来问我这个问题。
  14. 使烦恼 upset

  15. 使心烦意乱;使困惑;使惊奇
    to make sb feel upset, confused, or surprised
    1. The news of her death really threw me.
      她的噩耗确实令我震惊。
  16. 色子 dice

  17. 掷(色子);掷出(色子的点数)
    to roll a dice or let it fall after shaking it; to obtain a particular number in this way
    1. Throw the dice!
      掷色子!
    2. He threw three sixes in a row.
      他一连掷出三个六点。
  18. 泥壶 clay pot

  19. (在陶钧上)把…拉制成坯
    to make a clay pot, dish, etc. on a potter's wheel
    1. a hand-thrown vase
      手工拉制的陶瓶
  20. 光;影 light/shade

  21. 照射(光线);投射(阴影)
    to send light or shade onto sth
    1. The trees threw long shadows across the lawn.
      树木在草坪上投下长长的影子。
  22. 嗓音 your voice

  23. 使变音;使嗓音听起来像来自他人(或别处)
    to make your voice sound as if it is coming from another person or place
    1. 一拳 a punch

    2. 挥拳猛击;出拳
      to hit sb with your fist
      1. 开关;操作杆 switch/handle

      2. 按动,扳动,推动(开关、操作杆等)
        to move a switch, handle, etc. to operate sth
        1. 发脾气 bad-tempered behaviour

        2. 突然发作(脾气等)
          to have a sudden period of bad-tempered behaviour, violent emotion, etc.
          1. She'll throw a fit if she finds out.
            她要是发现了,一定会大发雷霆。
          2. Children often throw tantrums at this age.
            儿童在这个年龄经常犯脾气。
        3. 聚会 a party

        4. 举行聚会
          to give a party
          1. 体育运动;比赛 in sports/competitions

          2. 故意输掉(本应获胜的比赛或竞赛)
            to deliberately lose a game or contest that you should have won
            1. He was accused of having thrown the game.
              他被指责故意放水,输掉了这场比赛。

          noun

          1. 抛;扔;摔;投(球);掷(色子)
            the act of throwing sth, especially a ball or dice
            1. a well-aimed throw
              准确的投掷
            2. It's your throw (= it's your turn to throw the dice ) .
              轮到你掷(色子)了。
            3. He threw me to the ground with a judo throw.
              他用柔道摔法把我摔倒在地。
          2. 投掷的距离
            the distance which sth is thrown
            1. a javelin throw of 57 metres
              57米远的标枪投掷
          3. (沙发等的)套,罩
            a loose cloth cover that can be thrown over a sofa , etc.

            柯林斯词典

            1. VERB 扔;抛;投;掷
              When you throw an object that you are holding, you move your hand or arm quickly and let go of the object, so that it moves through the air.
              1. He spent hours throwing a tennis ball against a wall...
                他好几个小时都对着一堵墙掷网球。
              2. On one occasion, his father threw a radio at his mother...
                他父亲曾有一次拎起收音机砸向他的母亲。
              3. The crowd began throwing stones...
                人群开始投掷石块。
              4. Sophia jumps up and throws down her knitting...
                索菲娅跳起身来,扔下正在织的毛衣。
              5. He threw Brian a rope.
                他扔给布赖恩一根绳子。
              6. Throw is also a noun.
              7. One of the judges thought it was a foul throw...
                有个裁判认为投球犯规。
              8. A throw of the dice allows a player to move himself forward.
                掷一次骰子,玩家可相应向前移动。
            2. VERB 急伸,猛动(身体或某部位)
              If you throw your body or part of your body into a particular position or place, you move it there suddenly and with a lot of force.
              1. She threw her arms around his shoulders...
                她一把搂住他的肩膀。
              2. She threatened to throw herself in front of a train...
                她威胁要卧轨。
              3. He set his skinny legs apart and threw back his shoulders.
                他叉开两条细腿,猛地挺起胸膛。
            3. VERB (随手)抛,丢,扔
              If you throw something into a particular place or position, you put it there in a quick and careless way.
              1. He struggled out of his bulky jacket and threw it on to the back seat...
                他费劲脱下他那件笨重的夹克,随手把它扔在后座上。
              2. Why not throw it all in the pot and see what happens?
                为什么不把它全扔进罐子,看看会发生什么变化?
            4. VERB 摔;掼;抛
              To throw someone into a particular place or position means to force them roughly into that place or position.
              1. He threw me to the ground and started to kick...
                他把我摔倒在地,开始用脚踢。
              2. The device exploded, throwing Mr Taylor from his car.
                那个装置爆炸了,把泰勒先生从车里抛了出去。
            5. VERB 把…投进(监狱)
              If you say that someone is thrown into prison, you mean that they are put there by the authorities, especially if this seems unfair or cruel.
              1. Those two should have been thrown in jail...
                那两个人早就应该抓去坐牢。
              2. Police should have the power to fine people who hamper rescue efforts. In fact I'd throw them into prison for a night.
                警察应该有权对妨碍救援的人处以罚款。其实要是换了我,非关他们一宿不可。
            6. VERB (马)甩落,掀掉(骑手)
              If a horse throws its rider, it makes him or her fall off, by suddenly jumping or moving violently.
              1. The horse reared, throwing its rider and knocking down a youth standing beside it.
                那匹马尥了个蹶子,把骑手掀下马,还撞倒了旁边站着的一个小伙子。
            7. VERB 使处境不利;使进展不顺
              If a person or thing is thrown into an unpleasant situation or state, something causes them to be in that situation or state.
              1. Abidjan was thrown into turmoil because of a protest by taxi drivers...
                出租车司机的抗议使得阿比让陷入了混乱。
              2. Economic recession had thrown millions out of work...
                经济衰退导致数百万人失业。
              3. The border dispute has threatened to throw next week's OPEC meeting in Geneva into confusion.
                边境纠纷很可能会使下周将在日内瓦举行的石油输出国组织会议陷入混乱。
            8. VERB 投下,洒下,抛下(光线或影子)
              If something throws light or a shadow on a surface, it causes that surface to have light or a shadow on it.
              1. The sunlight is white and blinding, throwing hard-edged shadows on the ground.
                阳光明亮刺眼,在地上投下轮廓分明的影子。
            9. VERB 把(怀疑)加(于)
              If something throws doubt on a person or thing, it causes people to doubt or suspect them.
              1. This new information does throw doubt on their choice...
                这个新信息确实使人们对他们的选择产生了怀疑。
              2. She did not attempt to throw any suspicion upon you.
                她无意让大家怀疑你。
            10. VERB 飞快(看)一眼;迅速(笑)一下
              If you throw a look or smile at someone or something, you look or smile at them quickly and suddenly.
              1. Emily turned and threw her a suggestive grin.
                埃米莉转过头,冲她意味深长地一笑。
            11. VERB 投入;投身(于)
              If you throw yourself, your energy, or your money into a particular job or activity, you become involved in it very actively or enthusiastically.
              1. She threw herself into a modelling career...
                她投身于模特事业。
              2. They threw all their military resources into the battle.
                他们将全部军事资源都投入了那场战斗。
            12. VERB 突然发怒;大发雷霆
              If you throw a fit or a tantrum, you suddenly start to behave in an uncontrolled way.
              1. I used to get very upset and scream and swear, throwing tantrums all over the place.
                以前,我动不动就发脾气,大喊大叫,还骂人。
            13. VERB 使吃惊;使迷惑不解
              If something such as a remark or an experience throws you, it surprises you or confuses you because it is unexpected.
              1. The professor rather threw me by asking if I went in for martial arts...
                教授问我是否爱好武术,这个问题让我吃了一惊。
              2. Obviously the puncture threw me a little, but I'm reasonably happy.
                显然,轮胎扎破让我感到有些意外,不过我还是挺开心的。
              3. Throw off means the same as throw .
                throw off 同 throw
              4. I lost my first serve in the first set, it threw me off a bit.
                我在第一局的第一个发球失误,使我有点乱了方寸。
            14. VERB 打(一拳)
              If you throw a punch, you punch someone.
              1. Everything was fine until someone threw a punch.
                开头还好好的,后来不知是谁动了拳头。
            15. VERB (通常在家里)进行,举办(聚会)
              When someone throws a party, they organize one, usually in their own home.
              1. Why not throw a party for your friends?
                干吗不在家里为你的朋友们搞个聚会?
            16. VERB 按,拨动(开关)
              When someone throws a switch, they turn it on or off.
              1. Prince Edward threw the switch to light the illuminations.
                爱德华王子按动开关亮起彩灯。
            17. VERB 故意输掉(比赛)
              In sports, if a player throws a game or contest, they lose it as a result of a deliberate action or intention.
              1. ...offering him a bribe to throw the game.
                向他行贿,叫他故意输掉比赛
            18. 沙发套;床罩
              A throw is a light rug, blanket, or cover for a sofa or bed.
              1. PHRASE 单价;每个的价格
                If things cost a particular amount of money a throw, they cost that amount each.
                1. Most applications software for personal computers cost over $500 a throw.
                  个人电脑使用的多数应用软件的单价为 500 多美元。
              2. PHRASE 向…投怀送抱;向…献媚
                If someone throws themselves at you, they make it very obvious that they want to begin a relationship with you, by behaving as though they are sexually attracted to you.
                1. I'll say you started it, that you threw yourself at me.
                  我觉得是你主动向我投怀送抱。
              3. to throw the baby out with the bath water → see: baby

              双语例句

              1. How far can you throw?
                你能扔多远?
              2. He threw me to the ground and started to kick
                他把我摔倒在地开始踢我。
              3. He spent hours throwing a tennis ball against a wall
                他好几个小时都对着一堵墙掷网球。
              4. On one occasion, his father threw a radio at his mother
                他父亲曾有一次拎起收音机砸向他的母亲。
              5. Sophia jumps up and throws down her knitting
                索菲娅跳起身来,扔下正在织的毛衣。
              6. He threw Brian a rope.
                他扔给布赖恩一根绳子。
              7. She threw her arms around his shoulders
                她一把搂住他的肩膀。
              8. She threatened to throw herself in front of a train
                她威胁要卧轨。
              9. He set his skinny legs apart and threw back his shoulders.
                他叉开两条细腿,猛地挺起胸膛。
              10. He struggled out of his bulky jacket and threw it on to the back seat
                他费劲脱下他那件笨重的夹克,随手把它扔在后座上。
              11. Why not throw it all in the pot and see what happens?
                为什么不把它全扔进罐子,看看会发生什么变化?
              12. The device exploded, throwing Mr Taylor from his car.
                那个装置爆炸了,把泰勒先生从车里抛了出去。
              13. Those two should have been thrown in jail
                那两个人早就应该抓去坐牢。
              14. Police should have the power to fine people who hamper rescue efforts. In fact I'd throw them into prison for a night.
                警察应该有权对妨碍救援的人处以罚款。其实要是换了我,非关他们一宿不可。
              15. The horse reared, throwing its rider and knocking down a youth standing beside it.
                那匹马尥了个蹶子,把骑手掀下马,还撞倒了旁边站着的一个小伙子。
              16. Abidjan was thrown into turmoil because of a protest by taxi drivers
                出租车司机的抗议使得阿比让陷入了混乱。
              17. Economic recession had thrown millions out of work
                经济衰退导致数百万人失业。
              18. This new information does throw doubt on their choice
                这个新信息确实使人们对他们的选择产生了怀疑。
              19. She did not attempt to throw any suspicion upon you.
                她无意让大家怀疑你。
              20. Emily turned and threw her a suggestive grin.
                埃米莉转过头,冲她意味深长地一笑。
              21. She threw herself into a modelling career
                她投身于模特事业。
              22. They threw all their military resources into the battle.
                他们将全部军事资源都投入了那场战斗。
              23. I used to get very upset and scream and swear, throwing tantrums all over the place.
                以前,我动不动就发脾气,大喊大叫,还骂人。
              24. The professor rather threw me by asking if I went in for martial arts
                教授问我是否爱好武术,这个问题让我吃了一惊。
              25. Obviously the puncture threw me a little, but I'm reasonably happy.
                显然,轮胎扎破让我感到有些意外,不过我还是挺开心的。
              26. Everything was fine until someone threw a punch.
                开头还好好的,后来不知是谁动了拳头。
              27. Why not throw a party for your friends?
                干吗不在家里为你的朋友们搞个聚会?
              28. Prince Edward threw the switch to light the illuminations.
                爱德华王子按动开关亮起彩灯。
              29. I'll say you started it, that you threw yourself at me.
                我觉得是你主动向我投怀送抱。

              同义词辨析

                throw cast fling pitch toss【导航词义:投,掷】

                throw v. 扔,投,掷

              〔辨析〕普通用词,指用力抛掷,不涉及动作方式或感情色彩。

              〔例证〕
              Throw the ball to me.
              把球扔给我。
              He can throw a hundred yards.
              他能投100码远。
              He threw his last grenade.
              他投出了最后那颗手榴弹。

                cast v. 〈文〉抛,投,扔

              〔辨析〕多指迅速扔出一个较轻的物体,如书、球、包等,常可与 throw 换用。

              〔例证〕
              How many times did he cast/throw his net every morning?
              他每天早晨撒几次网?
              He cast the dice.
              他掷出骰子。
              Don't forget to cast more wood on the fire.
              别忘了往火堆里加木块。

                fling v. 抛,扔

              〔辨析〕指用力投掷;也可指感情激动时粗鲁而随便地扔东西,此时常伴有某种较强烈的感情色彩。

              〔例证〕
              He flung the coin into the river.
              他把硬币扔进河里。
              The graduates cheered and flung their trencher caps into the air.
              毕业生们欢呼着把学士帽扔向空中。
              She flung the papers on the desk and left angrily.
              她把文件往桌子上一摔便气冲冲地走了。

                pitch v. 投,掷,扔

              〔辨析〕通常指仔细瞄准后用力地掷或扔,侧重方向性及明确的目标。

              〔例证〕
              He pitched the wallet into the box.
              他把钱包扔进箱子里。
              He pitched the name card into the fire.
              他把那张名片扔进火里。

                toss v. 投,掷,抛

              〔辨析〕尤指随意地扔、掷比较轻的东西,如书、报纸等。

              〔例证〕
              Please toss that book over.
              请把那本书扔过来。
              His wife tossed him the newspaper.
              他妻子把报纸扔给了他。

              短语动词

              throw away

              1. 扔掉,丢掉(废弃物)  2. 错过,浪费(机会、优势或好处)  

              throw back

              1. 翻旧账;揭疮疤  2. 不得不动用,只好依靠(自己的能力或资源)  

              throw down

              1. 公然挑衅;大胆挑战  

              throw in

              1. 无意中说;随口说  2. 免费赠送;额外奉送  

              throw off

              1. 摆脱,抛掉(束缚,苦恼)  2. (向空中)释放,散发出  3. 甩掉,摆脱(追赶者)  

              throw out

              1. 扔掉,丢掉(废弃物)  2. 错过,浪费(机会、优势或好处)  3. (法官)不受理,不立案  4. 撵走;赶走;开除;将…除名  

              throw together

              1. 仓促做成;快速张罗出  2. 使…相遇相识  

              throw up

              1. 呕吐;呕出  2. 激起,扬起,搅起,溅起(尘土、石子或水)  3. 产生;突出;凸显  


              短语用例

              throw sth↔aside

              1. 拒绝接受(某种看法、生活方式等)
                to reject sth such as an attitude, a way of life, etc.

                throw yourself at sth/sb

                1. 冲向(人或物);向…猛扑过去
                  to rush violently at sth/sb
                  1. 撒娇;献媚;勾引
                    to be too enthusiastic in trying to attract a sexual partner
                    1. Just throw your bag down over there.
                      把你的袋子就扔到那边吧。

                  throw sth↔away

                  1. 扔掉;丢弃;抛弃
                    to get rid of sth that you no longer want
                    1. The boat was thrown onto the rocks.
                      那条船触礁了。
                    2. The sea throws up all sorts of debris on the beach.
                      大海把各种残骸碎片都冲上海滩。
                    3. I threw open the windows to let the smoke out.
                      我猛力推开窗子,让烟散出去。
                  2. 失去;错过;浪费;白费
                    to fail to make use of sth; to waste sth

                    throw sth back at sb

                    1. (尤指为使人烦恼)使想起,提醒,重提
                      to remind sb of sth they have said or done in the past, especially to upset or annoy them

                      throw sb back on sth

                      1. 迫使依靠(因别无他物)
                        to force sb to rely on sth because nothing else is available

                        throw sth↔in

                        1. (不提高售价或报价的)奉送,额外赠送
                          to include sth with what you are selling or offering, without increasing the price
                          1. 加插评语(或感叹句等)
                            to add a remark to a conversation
                            1. to throw doubt on the verdict
                              对判决表示怀疑
                            2. to throw the blame on someone
                              委过于人
                            3. to throw accusations at someone
                              对某人大加指责
                            4. He threw the question back at me (= expected me to answer it myself) .
                              他反过来问我这个问题。

                          throw yourself/sth into sth

                          1. 投身于;热衷于;积极从事
                            to begin to do sth with energy and enthusiasm
                            1. The news of her death really threw me.
                              她的噩耗确实令我震惊。

                          throw sth/sb↔off

                          1. 摆脱;甩掉
                            to manage to get rid of sth/sb that is making you suffer, annoying you, etc.
                            1. Throw the dice!
                              掷色子!
                            2. He threw three sixes in a row.
                              他一连掷出三个六点。
                          2. 匆匆脱掉,拽下,扯掉(衣服)
                            to take off a piece of clothing quickly and carelessly

                            throw sth↔on

                            1. 匆匆穿上(衣服)
                              to put on a piece of clothing quickly and carelessly

                              throw sth↔open (to sb)

                              1. (对…)开放;允许…进入
                                to allow people to enter or visit a place where they could not go before
                                1. 允许…公开(讨论);允许…参加(竞赛)
                                  to allow people to discuss sth, take part in a competition, etc.

                                  throw sb↔out (of…)

                                  1. 撵走;轰走;逐出
                                    to force sb to leave a place

                                    throw sth↔out

                                    1. 脱口而出;随口说
                                      to say sth in a way that suggests you have not given it a lot of thought
                                      1. 拒不接受,否决(建议、想法等)
                                        to decide not to accept a proposal, an idea, etc.
                                        1. 拒不接受,否决(建议、想法等)
                                          to decide not to accept a proposal, an idea, etc.
                                          1. She'll throw a fit if she finds out.
                                            她要是发现了,一定会大发雷霆。
                                          2. Children often throw tantrums at this age.
                                            儿童在这个年龄经常犯脾气。
                                        2. 冒(烟);发(光);散发出(热)
                                          to produce smoke, light, heat, etc.
                                          1. 使混淆不清;打乱;使出错
                                            to confuse sth or make it wrong

                                            throw sb over

                                            1. 同某人绝交;抛弃某人
                                              to stop being friends with sb or having a romantic relationship with them
                                              1. He was accused of having thrown the game.
                                                他被指责故意放水,输掉了这场比赛。

                                            throw sb↔together

                                            1. 使不期而遇;使意外聚在一起
                                              to bring people into contact with each other, often unexpectedly
                                              1. a well-aimed throw
                                                准确的投掷
                                              2. It's your throw (= it's your turn to throw the dice ) .
                                                轮到你掷(色子)了。
                                              3. He threw me to the ground with a judo throw.
                                                他用柔道摔法把我摔倒在地。

                                            throw sth↔together

                                            1. 匆忙拼凑成;仓促制出
                                              to make or produce sth in a hurry

                                              throw up

                                              1. 呕吐
                                                to vomit

                                                throw sth↔up

                                                1. 呕出(食物)
                                                  to vomit food
                                                  1. 使显眼;使引起注意
                                                    to make people notice sth
                                                    1. 突然建造;匆忙建造
                                                      to build sth suddenly or in a hurry
                                                      1. 辞职
                                                        to leave your job

                                                        习惯用语

                                                        v.

                                                        n.

                                                          $100, £50, etc. a throw

                                                        • 每件价格为;每件值
                                                          used to say how much items cost each
                                                          1. The tickets for the dinner were £50 a throw.
                                                            餐券每张50英镑。
                                                        • a stone's throw

                                                        • 很近的距离;不远处
                                                          a very short distance away
                                                          1. We live just a stone's throw from here.
                                                            我们就住在附近。
                                                          2. The hotel is within a stone's throw of the beach.
                                                            旅馆离海滩很近。

                                                        英英释义

                                                        noun

                                                        1. the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
                                                          1. the catcher made a good throw to second base

                                                        2. casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
                                                          1. he risked his fortune on a throw of the dice

                                                        3. bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something

                                                          1. the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

                                                              Synonym:    strokecam stroke

                                                            1. a single chance or instance
                                                              1. he couldn't afford $50 a throw

                                                            verb

                                                            1. be confusing or perplexing to
                                                              1. These questions confuse even the experts
                                                              2. This question completely threw me
                                                              3. This question befuddled even the teacher

                                                              Synonym:    confusefoxbefuddlefuddlebedevilconfounddiscombobulate

                                                            2. convey or communicate
                                                              1. Throw a glance
                                                              2. She gave me a dirty look

                                                              Synonym:    give

                                                            3. utter with force
                                                              1. hurl insults
                                                              2. throw accusations at someone

                                                              Synonym:    hurl

                                                            4. throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
                                                              1. Throw a six

                                                            5. place or put with great energy
                                                              1. She threw the blanket around the child
                                                              2. thrust the money in the hands of the beggar

                                                              Synonym:    thrust

                                                            6. propel through the air
                                                              1. throw a frisbee

                                                            7. cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
                                                              1. switch on the light
                                                              2. throw the lever

                                                              Synonym:    flipswitch

                                                            8. get rid of
                                                              1. he shed his image as a pushy boss
                                                              2. shed your clothes

                                                              Synonym:    shedcastcast offshake offthrow offthrow awaydrop

                                                            9. cause to fall off
                                                              1. The horse threw its inexperienced rider

                                                            10. put or send forth
                                                              1. She threw the flashlight beam into the corner
                                                              2. The setting sun threw long shadows
                                                              3. cast a spell
                                                              4. cast a warm light

                                                              Synonym:    projectcastcontrive

                                                            11. make on a potter's wheel
                                                              1. she threw a beautiful teapot

                                                            12. organize or be responsible for
                                                              1. hold a reception
                                                              2. have, throw, or make a party
                                                              3. give a course

                                                              Synonym:    holdhavemakegive

                                                            13. cause to be confused emotionally

                                                                Synonym:    bewilderbemusediscombobulate

                                                              1. move violently, energetically, or carelessly
                                                                1. She threw herself forwards

                                                              2. to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
                                                                1. Jane threw dinner together
                                                                2. throw the car into reverse