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Passersby Meaning in English

word · lemma: passerby

ˈpæsɝzbi
PASS-erz-by
pˌæsəzbˈaɪ
pas-uhz-BYE

释义

People who are walking past a place, especially on a street or public area.

用法与细微差别

"Passersby" is the plural of "passerby" and means multiple people passing. Used mainly in descriptions of city scenes, accidents, or events involving strangers. It is neutral and slightly formal in tone; rarely used to refer to people you know.

例句

Many passersby stopped to look at the street performer.

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The accident was witnessed by several passersby.

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Some passersby helped the elderly man cross the street.

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The weather was so nice that the park was full of passersby enjoying the sun.

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A group of passersby gathered when they heard the music coming from the corner.

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It’s common for passersby to ignore street advertisements completely.

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