| [/kɑːst; kæst/] n 用法:
1 [C] any of the hereditary Hindu social classes 印度的社会等级:
the lowest caste 最低阶层 *
[attrib 作定语] the caste system （印度的）社会等级制度. 用法:
2 [C] any exclusive social class 任何排他的社会阶层. 用法:
3 [U] social system based on rigid distinctions of birth, rank, wealth, etc 种姓（按照血统、 阶级、 财富等严格区分的社会制度）. 用法:
4 (idm 习语) lose caste => lose. |