pass on

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: To relay information

转达;传递
Transmitir; pasar
伝える;転送する
전달하다; 알리다

To communicate a message to someone else.

把信息传达给别人。
Comunicar un mensaje a otra persona.
他の人にメッセージを伝えること。
다른 사람에게 메시지나 정보를 전달하다.
Base verb: pass
Particle: on
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. I'll pass on the message.
    我会转达这个消息的
    le transmitiré el mensaje
    メッセージを伝えておきます
    메시지를 전달해 드릴게요.
  2. She passed on the news.
    她传达了这个消息
    transmitió la noticia
    彼女はそのニュースを伝えた
    그녀는 그 소식을 전했다.
  3. Can you pass this on to him?
    你能把这个转告他吗?
    ¿puedes pasarle esto?
    これを彼に伝えてもらえますか?
    이것을 그에게 전해 줄 수 있어요?

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: relaying, transmitting, communicating

Tone: helpful

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  • Pass on
    转达;传递
    Transmitir; Pasar
    伝える
    전달하다

Origin & History

From transferring information.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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