1(任命或晋升时)跳过,不考虑 If someone is passed over for a job or position, they do not get the job or position and someone younger or less experienced is chosen instead. (任命或晋升时)跳过,不考虑
She claimed she was repeatedly passed over for promotion. [beV-ed P + for]
她声称在晋升时自己被一次又一次地排除在外。
They've been rejected, disappointed, ignored, passed over. [beVERB-ed PREP.]
他们遭到拒绝,满心失望,备受冷落,无人理会。
2(在谈话或演讲中)不提及,忽略,跳过 If you pass over a topic in a conversation or speech, you do not talk about it. (在谈话或演讲中)不提及,忽略,跳过
He largely passed over the government's record. [VERBPREP. noun]
他基本没有提及政府政绩。
They seem to think her crimes should be passed over in silence. [beVERB-ed PREP.]