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Cast of thousands Meaning in English

expression

KAST-uhv-THOW-zundz
KAHST-ov-THOW-zundz

释义

Used to describe a play, movie, or event with a very large number of people involved, either literally or, more often, to exaggerate and mean a big crowd.

用法与细微差别

Often hyperbolic; not limited to acting, can describe any big group effort. Common in sarcastic or humorous contexts. Not formal—generally conversational. Usually refers to more people than necessary.

例句

The movie had a cast of thousands in the final scene.

basic

The school play used a cast of thousands for the big dance number.

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The parade looked like it had a cast of thousands.

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It took a cast of thousands to organize that wedding.

natural

Our group project turned into a cast of thousands by the end.

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Don't worry, we don't need a cast of thousands to move these boxes—just you and me.

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