to pass by
[phrase form: pass]
01
过去, 流逝
to continue moving forward, particularly in reference to time
Intransitive
例子
As the minutes passed by, he grew more impatient.
随着时间一分一秒地流逝，他变得越来越不耐烦。
She was so engrossed in her book that she did n't notice the evening passing by.
她如此全神贯注于她的书，以至于没有注意到傍晚正在流逝。
02
经过, 路过
to go past someone or something
Transitive: to pass by sb/sth
例子
The flock of birds passed by the setting sun, creating a beautiful silhouette.
鸟群掠过落日，形成了美丽的剪影。
Every morning, I watch the school bus pass by my window.
每天早上，我看着校车经过我的窗前。
03
错过, 放过
to let an opportunity go without taking advantage of it
Transitive: to pass by an opportunity
例子
He passed by the opportunity to invest in the company, which he later regretted.
他错过了投资该公司的机会，后来他对此感到后悔。
I could n't pass by the chance to visit Paris while I was in Europe.
我在欧洲时不能错过参观巴黎的机会。
