to pass off
[phrase form: pass]
01
冒充, 假装
to present oneself or something as someone or something else in a deceptive manner
例子
He tried to pass off his counterfeit bills as real money, but the cashier immediately noticed and called the police.
他试图将他的假币冒充为真钱，但收银员立即发现并报警。
I ca n't believe he was able to pass off that ridiculous excuse as the truth.
我不敢相信他居然能把那个荒谬的借口当成真相。
02
进行, 发生
to happen, usually referring to an event or a situation
例子
We were told the meeting would pass off in the conference room, but it was moved to the hall.
我们被告知会议将在会议室举行，但它被移到了大厅。
They were concerned about potential disruptions, but the parade passed off smoothly.
他们担心可能出现的中断，但游行进行得很顺利。
03
逐渐消失, 随时间流逝而消散
to disappear slowly over time
例子
As the hours went by, her initial excitement began to pass off.
随着时间的推移，她最初的兴奋开始逐渐消失。
The fog started to pass off as the morning sun rose higher.
随着早晨的太阳升得更高，雾开始消散。
04
忽略, 不理会
to ignore or dismiss something
例子
He felt unwell but decided to pass it off as fatigue and continued working.
他感到不适，但决定将其忽略为疲劳并继续工作。
She passed off the warning signs, believing everything would be alright.
她忽略了警告信号，相信一切都会好起来的。
05
冒充, 以假乱真
to present or promote something or someone as genuine or authentic when it is not
例子
It's illegal to pass off copied software as original licensed versions.
将复制的软件冒充为原始许可版本是非法的。
She passed herself off as a real estate expert, despite having no experience in the field.
尽管在该领域没有经验，她还是冒充自己是房地产专家。
06
排放, 释放
to release gases, smells, or vapors
例子
The old car engine passed off thick black smoke whenever it was started.
旧汽车引擎每次启动时都会排出浓密的黑烟。
After the chemical reaction, the solution began to pass off a visible vapor.
化学反应后，溶液开始释放出可见的蒸汽。
