type·cast /ˈtaɪpkɑːst $ -kæst/ verb (past tensepst and past participlepp typecast) [transitiveT] 1 TYPICALto always give an actor the same type of character to play 总是给〔演员〕分配同一类型的角色 He always gets typecast as the villain. 他总是分到演坏蛋的角色。
2. TYPICALto give someone a particular type of job, activity etc to do, because you think it suits their character 给〔某人〕分派〔合乎其性格的工作、活动等〕 —typecasting noun [uncountableU]