passage

passage /ˈpæsɪdʒ/ DJ /'pæsɪdʒ/ KK
noun
a long narrow area with walls on either side that connects one room or place with another 通道；走廊 countable
See also:corridor Synonym
a secret underground passage 地下秘密通道
A dark narrow passage led to the main hall.一条阴暗狭窄的走廊通向大厅.
Variant:passageway /ˈpæsɪdʒweɪ/ DJ /'pæsɪdʒˈwe/ KK
a tube in the body through which air,liquid,etc.passes （体内通气、输液等的）管路,通道 countable
blocked nasal passages 鼻腔堵塞
a short section from a book,piece of music,etc.章节；段落；乐段 countable
See also:excerpt Synonym; extract Synonym
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.
the process of time passing （时间的）流逝,推移 singular the of time literary
Her confidence grew with the passage of time.她的信心与日俱增.
the process of discussing a bill in a parliament so that it can become law 通过 singular
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.
a journey from one place to another by ship （乘船的）航程,旅程 singular
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.
a way through something 通路；通道 singular a (through sth)
The officers forced a passage through the crowd.警察在人群中辟开一条通路.
the action of going across,through or past something 穿过；穿越 uncountable formal
Large trees may obstruct the passage of light.大树可能阻止光线穿过.
the permission to travel across a particular area of land 通行许可 uncountable countable usually singular