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Pass as Meaning in English

expression

ˈpæs/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
PASS-az or PASS-ez
pˈɑːs/ /ˈæs
PAHSS-az

释义

To appear to be or pretend to be someone or something, often in order to deceive or because of resemblance.

用法与细微差别

Usually informal. Commonly used with people or things being mistaken for something else, often intentionally. Can have a negative connotation if deception is involved. Sometimes used for resemblance without intent to trick.

例句

He tried to pass as a doctor to get into the hospital.

basic

These coins could easily pass as real money.

basic

She can pass as a native speaker because her accent is so good.

basic

I dyed my hair, but it could hardly pass as natural.

natural

Do you think this fake ID will pass as a real one at the club?

natural

That excuse might pass as believable if you hadn't used it before.

natural