| 词组 | pass over |
| 释义 | pass over 1. pass over sth to deliberately not discuss a particular subject or deal with a particular problem: ▪ Many textbooks pass over upsetting details about the war. ▪ Let's pass over the budget matter for now, and go on to talk about our new projects. ▪ Less serious crimes such as vandalism are passed over, as police struggle to maintain order in this deprived part of the city. ■ SIMILAR TO: ignore 2. pass sb over • pass over sb usually passive if you are passed over for a job, you do not get it because someone else in the same organization who is less experienced is chosen instead of you, and you think that this is unfair: ▪ Johnson claimed that she was unfairly passed over in favor of a man, and accused the company of sexism. be passed over for promotion ▪ Three black officers claim they have been passed over for promotion because of racial prejudice. |
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