Pass meanings in Chinese

通过

Example:

I need to pass the exam to graduate.

我需要通过考试才能毕业。

He passed the ball to his teammate.

他把球传给了他的队友。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Education, Sports

Note: 常用于描述成功完成某项任务或将物体传递给他人。

经过

Example:

We passed by the bakery on our way to the park.

我们在去公园的路上经过了面包店。

The car passed us at high speed.

那辆车以高速从我们身边经过。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Travel, Movement

Note: 常用于描述物体或人经过某个地方。

放弃

Example:

I think I'll pass on the dessert, thanks.

我想我就不吃甜点了，谢谢。

She decided to pass on the opportunity to travel.

她决定放弃这个旅行的机会。

Usage: informalContext: Social Situations, Choices

Note: 常用于友好的语境中表示拒绝或放弃某事。

许可

Example:

You need a pass to enter the building.

你需要一个通行证才能进入这栋建筑。

He showed his pass at the security checkpoint.

他在安检处出示了他的通行证。

Usage: formalContext: Security, Access Control

Note: 通常用于描述对某个场所的入场或使用权限。

传递

Example:

Please pass the message to him.

请把这个消息传递给他。

Can you pass the salt?

你能把盐递给我吗？

Usage: informalContext: Communication, Daily Interactions

Note: 主要用于日常交流中传递信息或物品。

Succeed

To achieve a desired outcome or goal.

Example: She worked hard to succeed in her exams.

Note: While 'pass' generally refers to achieving a minimum standard or level, 'succeed' implies achieving a positive outcome or reaching a goal.

Clear

To pass through a test or examination successfully.

Example: He cleared the test with flying colors.

Note: Similar to 'pass,' but 'clear' often implies passing with distinction or ease.

Advance

To move forward or progress, especially after meeting a requirement.

Example: She advanced to the next level of the competition.

Note: While 'pass' focuses on meeting a standard, 'advance' emphasizes moving forward or progressing to the next stage.

Qualify

To meet the necessary requirements or standards.

Example: He qualified for the final round of the competition.

Note: Similar to 'pass,' but 'qualify' often implies meeting specific criteria or standards.

Sail through

To pass easily or comfortably without difficulty.

Example: She sailed through the interview effortlessly.

Note: This phrase emphasizes passing with ease or minimal effort.

Pass away

To die or to stop living.

Example: My grandfather passed away last week.

Note: Pass away specifically refers to the act of dying.

Pass out

To lose consciousness; to faint.

Example: She passed out from exhaustion during the marathon.

Note: Pass out is used to describe a sudden loss of consciousness.

Pass by

To go past something or someone without stopping.

Example: I saw the bus pass by without stopping.

Note: Pass by indicates movement past a point without interacting or stopping.

Pass off

To present or represent something as genuine or real when it is not.

Example: He tried to pass off the fake painting as an original.

Note: Pass off involves deceiving or pretending something is different than it actually is.

Pass on

To choose not to accept or do something; to decline or reject.

Example: I will pass on dessert tonight; I'm too full.

Note: Pass on involves refusing or opting out of something.

Pass up

To miss or let go of an opportunity; to not take advantage of something.

Example: Don't pass up the opportunity to study abroad; it's a once-in-a-lifetime chance.

Note: Pass up implies a missed chance or opportunity.

Pass the buck

To shift responsibility or blame to someone else.

Example: The manager always passes the buck when there's a problem, never taking responsibility.

Note: Pass the buck involves avoiding responsibility by passing it to another person.

Pass the torch

To transfer responsibility or authority to someone else, typically to a successor or a younger person.

Example: It's time for me to retire and pass the torch to the younger generation.

Note: This slang term implies a symbolic act of passing on leadership or responsibility, often from an older person to a younger one.

Pass the vibe

To share or spread a positive atmosphere, energy, or vibe.

Example: Let's pass the good vibes around and make this party amazing!

Note: In this context, 'pass' is used to indicate transmitting or circulating positive vibes among a group of people.

Pass for

To be accepted or mistaken as something or someone else.

Example: With those new glasses, you could easily pass for a movie star.

Note: This phrase suggests that someone is able to be perceived or mistaken as something they are not, often used in terms of appearance or identity.

Pass as

Similar to 'pass for,' to be seen or accepted as something or someone else.

Example: His fake ID was so good that he could easily pass as 21 years old.

Note: This term is used when someone's appearance or behavior allows them to be seen or accepted as a different identity, often in situations like age verification or impersonation.

Pass muster

To meet the required standard or level of acceptability.

Example: I hope this report will pass muster with the boss; I worked really hard on it.

Note: This slang term refers to meeting specific criteria or standards, often in terms of approval or assessment.

Take a pass at

To decline or reject the opportunity or offer.

Example: I think I'll take a pass at the job offer; it just doesn't feel right for me.

Note: In this context, 'take a pass at' indicates choosing not to accept or pursue something, often due to personal preference or lack of interest.

Pass the hat

To ask for contributions or donations from a group of people.

Example: Let's pass the hat around to collect some money for our colleague's birthday gift.

Note: This slang term involves physically passing around a hat or container to collect money or donations for a specific purpose, often used in informal fundraising situations.

The teacher passed the papers back to the students.

The storm will pass by tomorrow.

He don't studied hard but still passed the exam.

Pass - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: pass

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): passes

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): pass

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): passed

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): passing

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): passes

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): pass

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): pass

Syllables, Separation and Stress

Pass Contains 1 syllables: pass

Phonetic transcription: ˈpas

pass , ˈpas (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

Pass: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).

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