pass
Meaning: To go past; to succeed in an exam; to hand something to someone
The verb 'pass' has many meanings: to move past something, to succeed in a test, to hand something to someone, or for time to go by. As a noun, it can mean a document allowing entry, a route through mountains, or a throw in sports. Common phrases include 'pass away' (die), 'pass on' (transmit), and 'pass the time.'
Examples
- Could you pass me the salt, please? 请把盐递给我好吗?¿Podrías pasarme la sal, por favor?塩を取ってもらえますか?소금 좀 건네주시겠어요?
- She passed her driving test on the first attempt. 她第一次就通过了驾照考试。Ella aprobó el examen de conducir en el primer intento.彼女は運転免許試験に一発で合格しました。그녀는 운전면허 시험에 단번에 합격했습니다.
- Time passes so quickly when you're having fun. 玩得开心时,时间过得真快。El tiempo pasa muy rápido cuando te diviertes.楽しいときは時間が経つのが早いですね。즐거울 때는 시간이 정말 빨리 지나갑니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'passer' meaning 'to step, to go by', from Vulgar Latin *passare, from Latin 'passus' meaning 'step, pace'. The mountain pass meaning comes from the idea of a passage through.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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