
passes
词源
源自中古英语 'passen',来自古法语 'passer',最终源自拉丁语 'passus'(步伐)。
verb
❶ 指移动或行进时经过某地,或让某物从一处移动到另一处。
“The train passes through several small towns.”
(火车经过几个小镇。)
“She passes the salt to her brother.”
(她把盐递给了她的弟弟。)
❶ 指在考试或测试中达到合格标准,或获得批准。
“She passes her driving test on the first try.”
(她第一次就通过了驾照考试。)
“The bill passes in the Senate.”
(该法案在参议院获得通过。)
noun
❶ 指允许进入某地或做某事的许可证明,如通行证或门票。
“He shows his pass to the security guard.”
(他向保安出示了他的通行证。)
“You need a pass to enter the building.”
(你需要一张通行证才能进入这栋大楼。)
❶ 指在体育比赛中将球传给队友的动作。
“His perfect pass leads to a goal.”
(他完美的传球导致了一个进球。)
“The quarterback makes a long pass.”
(四分卫传了一个长球。)
常见短语
passes away — 委婉表达某人去世,常用于正式或礼貌的场合。
“Her grandfather passes away peacefully in his sleep.”
(她的祖父在睡梦中安详离世。)
passes by — 指时间流逝或某人从旁边经过。
“Years pass by, and the town changes a lot.”
(多年过去,小镇发生了很大变化。)