pas·sage

noun

/ˈpæsɪdʒ/

long narrow way

(also passageway

/ˈpæsɪdʒweɪ/

)

[countable] a long narrow area with walls on either side that connects one room or place with another通道；走廊 synonym corridor

A dark narrow passage led to the main hall.一条阴暗狭窄的走廊通向大厅。
a secret underground passage地下秘密通道

Extra Examples

Someone was waiting outside in the passage.有人在外面的走廊等着。
There was a bedroom with a small passage leading off to a bathroom.有一间卧室自带有一个小走廊通往浴室。
There was a door at the end of the passage.走廊尽头有一扇门。
Liz walked out of her room and down the passage.莉兹走出自己的房间，沿着走廊走去。
the maze of secret passages which wound their way under the building在建筑物下面像迷宫一样迂回曲折的秘密通道
the passage between the two houses两所房子之间的通道

Topics Houses and homesb2, Buildingsb2

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

long
short
narrow
…

verb + passage

clear
force

passage + verb

lead

preposition

along a/the passage
down a/the passage
through a/the passage
…

phrases

the end of a passage
a maze of passages

in the body

[countable] a tube in the body through which air, liquid, etc. passes（体内通气、输液等的）管路，通道

blocked nasal passages鼻道堵塞

section from book

[countable] a short section from a book, piece of music, etc.章节；段落；乐段 synonym excerpt, extract

Read the following passage and answer the questions below.阅读下面这段文章并回答后面的问题。
I have quoted this passage at length.我详细地引用了这一段落。
passage from/in something a passage from the Bible 《圣经》的一个章节

Collocations LiteratureLiteratureBeing a writer

write/publish literature/poetry/fiction/a book/a story/a poem/a novel/a review/an autobiography
become a writer/novelist/playwright
find/have a publisher/an agent
have a new book out
edit/revise/proofread a book/text/manuscript
dedicate a book/poem to…

Plot, character and atmosphere

construct/create/weave/weave something into a complex narrative
advance/drive the plot
introduce/present the protagonist/a character
describe/depict/portray a character (as…)/(somebody as) a hero/villain
create an exciting/a tense atmosphere
build/heighten the suspense/tension
evoke/capture the pathos of the situation
convey emotion/an idea/an impression/a sense of…
engage the reader
seize/capture/grip the (reader’s) imagination
arouse/elicit emotion/sympathy (in the reader)
lack imagination/emotion/structure/rhythm

Language, style and imagery

use/employ language/imagery/humour/(US English) humor/an image/a symbol/a metaphor/a device
use/adopt/develop a style/technique
be rich in/be full of symbolism
evoke images of…/a sense of…/a feeling of…
create/achieve an effect
maintain/lighten the tone
introduce/develop an idea/a theme
inspire a novel/a poet/somebody’s work/somebody’s imagination

Reading and criticism

read an author/somebody’s work/fiction/poetry/a text/a poem/a novel/a chapter/a passage
review a book/a novel/somebody’s work
give something/get/have/receive a good/bad review
be hailed (as)/be recognized as a masterpiece
quote a(n) phrase/line/stanza/passage/author
provoke/spark discussion/criticism
study/interpret/understand a text/passage
translate somebody’s work/a text/a passage/a novel/a poem

Extra Examples

His writings are filled with poignant passages describing winter winds.他的作品中充满了描述冬日寒风的感伤段落。
I'll dig out the relevant passages in St Augustine.我会挖掘出圣奥古斯丁的有关段落。
In the 15th symphony he quotes a passage from Rossini's ‘William Tell’ overture.在第15 交响曲中，他引用了罗西尼《威廉·退尔》序曲中的一段。
There's a lot of slang in this passage.这个段落中有很多俚语。
The children were asked to choose their favourite passage from the books they had read.孩子们被要求从他们读过的书中选择他们最喜欢的段落。
There are passages in this book that are very hard to understand.这本书里有一些段落非常难以理解。

Topics Musicb2, Literature and writingb2

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

lengthy
long
brief
…

verb + passage

play

preposition

in a/the passage
passage from

of time

[singular] the passage of time (literary) the process of time passing（时间的）流逝，推移

Her confidence grew with the passage of time.她的信心与日俱增。
rituals which mark the passage of the seasons标志季节更替的仪式

of bill in parliament

[singular] the process of discussing a bill in a parliament so that it can become law通过

The bill is now guaranteed an easy passage through the House of Representatives.现在该法案保证能在众议院顺利通过。

Extra Examples

He deserves credit for ensuring the passage of the Civil Rights Act.是他确保了《民权法案》得以通过，应该给他记上一功。
Starr voted for the final passage of the bill.斯塔尔为该法案的最终通过投了赞成票。
The bill is expected to face a stormy passage in both houses.该法案有望在参众两院冲破重重阻力后获得通过。
The bill will complete its passage in November.该法案将在 11 月份走完通过程序。
The bills did not gain passage in the Senate.那些法案没有在参议院获得通过。
They have launched a campaign to block passage of the bill.他们已经发起了一波运动来阻止该法案的通过。

Topics Politicsc2

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

smooth
stormy
speedy
…

verb + passage

begin
complete
block
…

preposition

during the passage
passage through

journey by ship

[singular] a journey from one place to another by ship（乘船的）航程，旅程

Her grandfather had worked his passage (= worked on a ship to pay for the journey) to America.她的祖父一路在船上打工支付船费来到美国。

going through

[singular] a passage (through something) a way through something通路；通道

The officers forced a passage through the crowd.警察在人群中辟开一条通路。

Extra Examples

a narrow passage through the bushes穿过灌木丛的狭窄通道
to clear a passage for ships through the ice在冰面上辟出一条通道供船只通过

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

rapid
speedy
slow
…

verb + passage

deny somebody
refuse (somebody)
block
…

preposition

passage across
passage down
passage from… to…
…

phrases

the passage of time
a rite of passage

[uncountable] (formal) the action of going across, through or past something穿过；穿越

Large trees may obstruct the passage of light.大树可能阻挡光线穿过。

Extra Examples

State-of-the-art suspension guarantees a smooth passage over the bumpiest road.最先进的减震悬架保证汽车在最崎岖不平的道路上也可以平稳通行。
Steps cut in the hillside give walkers an easy passage down the mountain.山坡上凿出的台阶使步行者下山变得容易。
the slow passage of a snail across the veranda蜗牛缓慢爬过阳台
The operation will allow free passage of fluid in and out of the organ.手术将使得体液自由进出那个器官。
Portugal's passage into the next round of the tournament葡萄牙进入锦标赛下一轮的道路
We are not aware of our passage from consciousness to sleep.我们还不清楚从清醒到进入睡眠的过程。

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

rapid
speedy
slow
…

verb + passage

deny somebody
refuse (somebody)
block
…

preposition

passage across
passage down
passage from… to…
…

phrases

the passage of time
a rite of passage

[uncountable, countable, usually singular] passage (+ adv./prep.) the permission to travel across a particular area of land通行许可

We were promised (a) speedy passage through the border.我们得到了可以快速通过边境的许诺。
If the law were passed, EU nationals would no longer enjoy free passage through member states.如果该法律获得通过，欧盟国民将不再享有在成员国之间自由通行的权利。

Extra Examples

The Security Council has demanded free passage for families fleeing from the fighting.安理会要求让逃离战火的家庭自由通行。
They denied him passage through the territory.他们拒绝让他从这一地区通过。
a safe passage out of the war zone从战争地带的安全离开

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

rapid
speedy
slow
…

verb + passage

deny somebody
refuse (somebody)
block
…

preposition

passage across
passage down
passage from… to…
…

phrases

the passage of time
a rite of passage

see also bird of passage, rite of passage

Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French, based on Latin passus ‘pace’.

单词	passage
释义	pas·sage noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/ /ˈpæsɪdʒ/ long narrow way (also passageway /ˈpæsɪdʒweɪ/ /ˈpæsɪdʒweɪ/ ) [countable] a long narrow area with walls on either side that connects one room or place with another通道；走廊 synonym corridor A dark narrow passage led to the main hall.一条阴暗狭窄的走廊通向大厅。 a secret underground passage地下秘密通道 Extra Examples Someone was waiting outside in the passage.有人在外面的走廊等着。 There was a bedroom with a small passage leading off to a bathroom.有一间卧室自带有一个小走廊通往浴室。 There was a door at the end of the passage.走廊尽头有一扇门。 Liz walked out of her room and down the passage.莉兹走出自己的房间，沿着走廊走去。 the maze of secret passages which wound their way under the building在建筑物下面像迷宫一样迂回曲折的秘密通道 the passage between the two houses两所房子之间的通道 Topics Houses and homesb2, Buildingsb2 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective long short narrow … verb + passage clear force passage + verb lead preposition along a/the passage down a/the passage through a/the passage … phrases the end of a passage a maze of passages in the body [countable] a tube in the body through which air, liquid, etc. passes（体内通气、输液等的）管路，通道 blocked nasal passages鼻道堵塞 see also back passage Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective nasal air back … verb + passage block obstruct clear … section from book [countable] a short section from a book, piece of music, etc.章节；段落；乐段 synonym excerpt, extract Read the following passage and answer the questions below.阅读下面这段文章并回答后面的问题。 I have quoted this passage at length.我详细地引用了这一段落。 passage from/in something a passage from the Bible 《圣经》的一个章节 Collocations LiteratureLiteratureBeing a writer write/publish literature/poetry/fiction/a book/a story/a poem/a novel/a review/an autobiography become a writer/novelist/playwright find/have a publisher/an agent have a new book out edit/revise/proofread a book/text/manuscript dedicate a book/poem to… Plot, character and atmosphere construct/create/weave/weave something into a complex narrative advance/drive the plot introduce/present the protagonist/a character describe/depict/portray a character (as…)/(somebody as) a hero/villain create an exciting/a tense atmosphere build/heighten the suspense/tension evoke/capture the pathos of the situation convey emotion/an idea/an impression/a sense of… engage the reader seize/capture/grip the (reader’s) imagination arouse/elicit emotion/sympathy (in the reader) lack imagination/emotion/structure/rhythm Language, style and imagery use/employ language/imagery/humour/(US English) humor/an image/a symbol/a metaphor/a device use/adopt/develop a style/technique be rich in/be full of symbolism evoke images of…/a sense of…/a feeling of… create/achieve an effect maintain/lighten the tone introduce/develop an idea/a theme inspire a novel/a poet/somebody’s work/somebody’s imagination Reading and criticism read an author/somebody’s work/fiction/poetry/a text/a poem/a novel/a chapter/a passage review a book/a novel/somebody’s work give something/get/have/receive a good/bad review be hailed (as)/be recognized as a masterpiece quote a(n) phrase/line/stanza/passage/author provoke/spark discussion/criticism study/interpret/understand a text/passage translate somebody’s work/a text/a passage/a novel/a poem Extra Examples His writings are filled with poignant passages describing winter winds.他的作品中充满了描述冬日寒风的感伤段落。 I'll dig out the relevant passages in St Augustine.我会挖掘出圣奥古斯丁的有关段落。 In the 15th symphony he quotes a passage from Rossini's ‘William Tell’ overture.在第15 交响曲中，他引用了罗西尼《威廉·退尔》序曲中的一段。 There's a lot of slang in this passage.这个段落中有很多俚语。 The children were asked to choose their favourite passage from the books they had read.孩子们被要求从他们读过的书中选择他们最喜欢的段落。 There are passages in this book that are very hard to understand.这本书里有一些段落非常难以理解。 Topics Musicb2, Literature and writingb2 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective lengthy long brief … verb + passage play preposition in a/the passage passage from of time [singular] the passage of time (literary) the process of time passing（时间的）流逝，推移 Her confidence grew with the passage of time.她的信心与日俱增。 rituals which mark the passage of the seasons标志季节更替的仪式 of bill in parliament [singular] the process of discussing a bill in a parliament so that it can become law通过 The bill is now guaranteed an easy passage through the House of Representatives.现在该法案保证能在众议院顺利通过。 Extra Examples He deserves credit for ensuring the passage of the Civil Rights Act.是他确保了《民权法案》得以通过，应该给他记上一功。 Starr voted for the final passage of the bill.斯塔尔为该法案的最终通过投了赞成票。 The bill is expected to face a stormy passage in both houses.该法案有望在参众两院冲破重重阻力后获得通过。 The bill will complete its passage in November.该法案将在 11 月份走完通过程序。 The bills did not gain passage in the Senate.那些法案没有在参议院获得通过。 They have launched a campaign to block passage of the bill.他们已经发起了一波运动来阻止该法案的通过。 Topics Politicsc2 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective smooth stormy speedy … verb + passage begin complete block … preposition during the passage passage through journey by ship [singular] a journey from one place to another by ship（乘船的）航程，旅程 Her grandfather had worked his passage (= worked on a ship to pay for the journey) to America.她的祖父一路在船上打工支付船费来到美国。 see also the middle passage Extra Examples The canal route was shorter than the sea passage around the northern coast.在北部海岸，运河路线比海上航道要短些。 It was a long, rough passage, battling into the wind for seven hours.这是一条又长又崎岖的路，在风中奋战了七个小时。 We met him on our outward passage.我们在前往外地的航行途中碰到了他。 We had a stormy passage to India.到印度的航程中，我们经历了暴风雨。 She had secured passage on a ship heading for England.她已弄到了前往英格兰的船票。 Topics Transport by waterc1 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective long short rough … verb + passage have book secure … preposition during a/the passage on somebody’s/the passage passage across … going through [singular] a passage (through something) a way through something通路；通道 The officers forced a passage through the crowd.警察在人群中辟开一条通路。 Extra Examples a narrow passage through the bushes穿过灌木丛的狭窄通道 to clear a passage for ships through the ice在冰面上辟出一条通道供船只通过 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective rapid speedy slow … verb + passage deny somebody refuse (somebody) block … preposition passage across passage down passage from… to… … phrases the passage of time a rite of passage [uncountable] (formal) the action of going across, through or past something穿过；穿越 Large trees may obstruct the passage of light.大树可能阻挡光线穿过。 Extra Examples State-of-the-art suspension guarantees a smooth passage over the bumpiest road.最先进的减震悬架保证汽车在最崎岖不平的道路上也可以平稳通行。 Steps cut in the hillside give walkers an easy passage down the mountain.山坡上凿出的台阶使步行者下山变得容易。 the slow passage of a snail across the veranda蜗牛缓慢爬过阳台 The operation will allow free passage of fluid in and out of the organ.手术将使得体液自由进出那个器官。 Portugal's passage into the next round of the tournament葡萄牙进入锦标赛下一轮的道路 We are not aware of our passage from consciousness to sleep.我们还不清楚从清醒到进入睡眠的过程。 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective rapid speedy slow … verb + passage deny somebody refuse (somebody) block … preposition passage across passage down passage from… to… … phrases the passage of time a rite of passage [uncountable, countable, usually singular] passage (+ adv./prep.) the permission to travel across a particular area of land通行许可 We were promised (a) speedy passage through the border.我们得到了可以快速通过边境的许诺。 If the law were passed, EU nationals would no longer enjoy free passage through member states.如果该法律获得通过，欧盟国民将不再享有在成员国之间自由通行的权利。 Extra Examples The Security Council has demanded free passage for families fleeing from the fighting.安理会要求让逃离战火的家庭自由通行。 They denied him passage through the territory.他们拒绝让他从这一地区通过。 a safe passage out of the war zone从战争地带的安全离开 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective rapid speedy slow … verb + passage deny somebody refuse (somebody) block … preposition passage across passage down passage from… to… … phrases the passage of time a rite of passage see also bird of passage, rite of passage Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French, based on Latin passus ‘pace’.
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