
passing
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、行走)。
noun
❶ 指人或车辆从某处经过的行为或过程,常用于描述短暂或临时的移动。
“The passing of the parade drew a large crowd.”
(游行队伍经过时吸引了大批人群。)
“We watched the passing of the train from the platform.”
(我们在站台上看着火车驶过。)
❶ 指某人去世的委婉说法,常用于正式或礼貌的场合。
“We mourn the passing of a great leader.”
(我们哀悼一位伟大领袖的逝世。)
“Her passing left a void in our hearts.”
(她的离去在我们心中留下了空白。)
adj
❶ 形容某事短暂或临时的,通常指时间、状态或行为。
“She gave him a passing glance.”
(她匆匆瞥了他一眼。)
“It was just a passing thought.”
(那只是一个一闪而过的念头。)
❶ 指某事勉强达到标准或及格,通常用于考试或评估。
“He got a passing grade in math.”
(他的数学成绩刚刚及格。)
“Her performance was barely passing.”
(她的表现勉强过关。)
常见短语
in passing — 指在谈话或行动中顺便提到某事,没有深入讨论。
“He mentioned the idea in passing during the meeting.”
(他在会议上顺便提到了这个想法。)
passing fancy — 指短暂的兴趣或喜好,通常不会持续很久。
“Collecting stamps was just a passing fancy for him.”
(集邮对他来说只是一时的兴趣。)