pass the time
US /pæs ðə taɪm/
UK /pɑːs ðə taɪm/
成语
打发时间, 消磨时间
to do something to occupy oneself, especially while waiting
示例:
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We played cards to pass the time while waiting for the train.
我们玩牌来打发时间，等待火车。
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Reading a book is a good way to pass the time on a long flight.
在长途飞行中，读书是打发时间的好方法。