单词发音
- 英式发音: /ˈpæsɪndʒər/
- 美式发音: /ˈpæsənʤɚ/
分析词义
- passenger: A person who travels in a vehicle but is not part of the crew or operating the vehicle.
列举例句
- The train was full of passengers heading to the city center.
火车上满是前往市中心的乘客。
- She was a frequent passenger on this airline.
她是这家航空公司的常客。
- The bus driver warned all passengers to fasten their seat belts.
公交车司机提醒所有乘客系好安全带。
词根分析
- pass-: To go by or move past; to travel.
- Derived Words: Pass, Passage, Passion, Passive.
词缀分析
- -er: Indicates a person associated with the action or state denoted by the base word.
- Other Words with the same Suffix: Teacher, Baker, Driver, Speaker.
发展历史和文化背景
- The term "passenger" originates from the Latin word "passagēre," which means "to pass." Historically, passengers were those who traveled by foot or on horseback and later as transportation evolved, the term included those traveling by carriages, ships, trains, and eventually airplanes. In Western culture, the role of a passenger has been significant in the development of trade, exploration, and personal travel, reflecting societal progress and technological advancements.
单词变形
- Noun: Passenger (单数), Passengers (复数)
- Verb: Passenger (rare, archaic usage for 'to pass')
- Adjective: Passenger (rare, meaning relating to a passenger)
- Phrases: Passenger list, Passenger cabin, Passenger car.
记忆辅助
- Visualize a crowded train filled with people of different ages and ethnicities. Each one is a passenger. Remember that "pass" means to move, so think of passengers as people who are moving from one place to another.
小故事
A young girl boarded the bus with her mother. They found two seats near the window. Excitedly, she watched the city pass by. Her mother reminded her to always be a good passenger.