toss

• 名词，指轻率或随意地抛掷某物的动作，也指硬币的抛掷或球类运动中的投掷等。

A noun referring to the act of throwing something lightly or carelessly, or an abrupt movement, such as flipping a coin or throwing a ball in sports.

1. Coin flipA2formal

   The act of throwing a coin into the air to decide something by chance.

   抛硬币

   • They decided the winner by a coin toss.
   • The toss of the coin determined who would start the game.
   • He won the toss and chose to bat first.

   同义词flip

2. Throw in sportsB1formalsport

   The act of throwing the ball to another member of your team, especially in sports like basketball or football.

   传球

   • The quarterback made a perfect toss to the receiver.
   • She caught the toss and scored a goal.
   • The player's toss was intercepted by the opponent.

   同义词passthrow

3. Abrupt movementB2informal

   A sudden or quick movement, especially of the head or body.

   猛动

   • She gave a toss of her head to show she didn't care.
   • He dismissed the question with a toss of his hand.
   • The horse gave a toss of its mane and galloped away.

   同义词jerkjoltshaketwitch

• 动词，表示轻轻或随意地扔、抛某物，或将某物抛向空中。

A verb used to indicate the act of throwing something lightly or casually, or to flip something into the air.

1. Throw lightlyA2informal

   To throw something with a quick, light motion, often casually.

   轻抛

   • She tossed the ball to her friend.
   • He tossed his keys onto the table.
   • The child tossed a coin into the fountain.

   同义词castchuckflinglobpitchsling

   反义词catchholdretain

2. Flip a coinA2informal

   To throw a coin into the air to decide something based on which side lands facing up.

   抛硬币

   • They tossed a coin to decide who would go first.
   • Let's toss for it.
   • He tossed the coin and it came up heads.

   同义词flippitchspinthrow

3. Throw carelesslyB1informal

   To throw something in a careless or hasty manner.

   随意扔

   • He tossed his jacket onto the chair.
   • She tossed the empty can into the bin.
   • Don't just toss your clothes on the floor.

   同义词chuckflingheavelobsling

4. Move or stir violentlyB2formal

   To move or be moved from side to side or up and down with force.

   猛烈摆动

   • The ship was tossed about by the storm.
   • The wind tossed the branches of the trees.
   • He tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep.

   同义词agitatechurnflounderheavejoltlurchpitchrockrollthrash

   反义词calmrestsettlesteadystill

5. Discard or get rid ofB1informal

   To throw something away or abandon it.

   扔掉

   • I think I'll toss this old shirt.
   • She tossed the leftovers in the trash.
   • He tossed the idea aside as impractical.

   同义词abandondiscarddispose ofdumpget rid ofjunkscrapshedthrow awaythrow out

   反义词keeppreserveretain

6. Agitate or mixB1informal

   To mix or shake something lightly, especially in cooking.

   拌匀

   • Toss the salad with the dressing.
   • She tossed the vegetables in the pan.
   • Toss the ingredients together until well combined.

   同义词agitatecombinemixshakestirturn

   反义词settle

短语动词变体toss awaytoss intoss offtoss out