passing

• 表示短暂的、转瞬即逝的或表面的，例如一时的兴趣或一瞥。

Used to describe something that is temporary, fleeting, or superficial, such as a passing interest or glance.

1. Going pastA2formal

   Moving by or past something.

   经过的

   • A passing car splashed water on the sidewalk.
   • He waved to a passing pedestrian.
   • The passing train made a loud noise.

   反义词remainingstopping

2. Brief or temporaryB1formal

   Lasting only a short time; fleeting.

   短暂的

   • It was just a passing thought.
   • She felt a passing sadness but soon recovered.
   • He had a passing interest in photography.

   同义词briefephemeralfleetingmomentaryshort-livedtemporarytransienttransitory

   反义词constantcontinuousenduringeternaleverlastinglastingpermanentperpetual

3. Achieving a required standardB1formal

   Sufficient to pass a test or exam.

   及格的

   • She got a passing grade on the test.
   • His work was only passing quality.
   • They celebrated their passing scores.

   同义词acceptableadequatequalifyingsatisfactorysufficient

   反义词failing

• 从某人或某物旁边经过的动作或过程；也用作死亡的委婉说法。

A noun referring to the act of moving past, going by, or progressing from one state or place to another, with various specific meanings in different contexts.

1. B2formal

   The act of dying; euphemism for death.

   逝世

   • The family mourned the passing of their beloved grandfather.
   • His passing was peaceful after a long illness.
   • We gathered to celebrate her passing with fond memories.

   同义词deceasedemisedepartureexpirationloss

   反义词birthlife

2. Passing of timeB1formal

   The process of time going by.

   时间的流逝

   • With the passing of time, the pain faded.
   • The passing of the seasons brings new changes.
   • He reflected on the passing of another year.

   同义词courseflowlapsepassageprogress

3. Achievement in examA2informal

   The act of successfully completing a test or exam.

   考试通过

   • Her passing of the bar exam was a great achievement.
   • The rate of passing in the class was very high.
   • Congratulations on your passing of the driving test!

   同义词passsuccess

   反义词failure

• 动词，表示经过或越过某物，也指转移所有权或成功通过考试或测试。

A verb used to indicate moving past or beyond something, transferring possession, or succeeding in an exam or test.

1. Move pastA1formal

   To go by or move beyond something or someone.

   经过

   • The car passed us on the highway.
   • She passed the shop without stopping.
   • Time passes quickly when you're having fun.

   同义词go bygo pastovertakepass by

   反义词haltremainstaystop

2. Succeed in examA2formal

   To successfully complete a test, exam, or course.

   通过考试

   • He passed his driving test on the first try.
   • All students passed the final exam.
   • Did you pass the math test?

   同义词aceclearget throughqualifysail throughsucceed

   反义词fail

3. Give or hand overA1formal

   To transfer something to someone else.

   递给

   • Please pass the salt.
   • She passed the ball to her teammate.
   • He passed me the documents.

   同义词conveydelivergivehandhand overtransferturn over

4. B2formal

   To die (formal or euphemistic expression).

   去世

   • His grandfather passed away last night.
   • She passed peacefully in her sleep.
   • The news of his passing shocked everyone.

   同义词deceasedepartexpirepass awaypass onperish

短语动词变体pass acrosspass alongpass aroundpass awaypass bypass offpass onpass outpass overpass throughpass up