Tìm kiếm
to pass off
[phrase form: pass]
01
to present oneself or something as someone or something else in a deceptive manner
Example
He tried to pass off his counterfeit bills as real money, but the cashier immediately noticed and called the police.
I ca n't believe he was able to pass off that ridiculous excuse as the truth.
She tried to pass the fake painting off as an original Picasso.
02
to happen, usually referring to an event or a situation
Example
We were told the meeting would pass off in the conference room, but it was moved to the hall.
They were concerned about potential disruptions, but the parade passed off smoothly.
The celebrations passed off without any issues.
03
trôi đi, tan biến
to disappear slowly over time
Example
As the hours went by, her initial excitement began to pass off.
The fog started to pass off as the morning sun rose higher.
The symptoms were severe at first, but they passed off after a few days.
04
coi như, xem nhẹ
to ignore or dismiss something
Example
He felt unwell but decided to pass it off as fatigue and continued working.
She passed off the warning signs, believing everything would be alright.
He tried to pass off the criticism, pretending it did n't bother him.
05
trình bày gian lận, giả mạo
to present or promote something or someone as genuine or authentic when it is not
Example
It's illegal to pass off copied software as original licensed versions.
She passed herself off as a real estate expert, despite having no experience in the field.
The art forger passed off the imitation as a masterpiece from the Renaissance era.
06
thải ra, phát ra
to release gases, smells, or vapors
Example
The old car engine passed off thick black smoke whenever it was started.
After the chemical reaction, the solution began to pass off a visible vapor.
As the fruit decayed, it passed an unpleasant odor off.
