"in passing" 怎么发音
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈpæsɪŋ
in PAS-ing
ˈɪn/ /pˈɑːsɪŋ
in PAH-sing
释义
Used to mention something briefly while talking about something else, not as the main topic.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈpæsɪŋ
英式英语
ˈɪn/ /pˈɑːsɪŋ
简化发音
美式
in PAS-ing
英式
in PAH-sing
语境中听
He mentioned my name in passing during the meeting.
She told me about her new job in passing yesterday.
I heard in passing that the shop will close soon.
He just brought it up in passing—I don't think it's serious.