Casting couch
n. 本意就是“角色分配躺椅”, 是一种非正式的用法, 就相当于我们常说的“潜规则”
🧩 词语组成解析
casting
['kɑ:stiŋ]
n. 铸造，铸件;角色分配;投掷;[动]脱落物;
v. 扔掉(cast的现在分词);铸造;投掷;选派演员;
couch
[kaʊtʃ]
n. 长沙发椅，睡椅;（病人受检查时躺的）长榻;麦芽床;涂底，涂层;
vt. 表达;使躺卧;播撒谷物使发芽;
vi. 躺卧;隐蔽，埋伏;使成堆;
🗣️ 情景例句
We formed a very favorable impression of her.
我们对她的印象极好。
The above inquiry weas forwarded to you on Oct. 10, but we haven't received your reply until now. Your early offer will be highly appreciated.
上述询价已于10月10日发往你方，可是我们到现在还没收到你方答复，请早日发盘不甚感谢。
Sue Read.
休·里德。