bypass
/ˈbaɪpɑːs/ · /ˈbaɪpæs/
CEFR level C1Topic TravelWord #6019 in the learning path
绕过；避开
Definitions
v. To go around something or avoid a usual step
绕过；避开
n. A road carrying traffic around a town rather than through it
绕城公路
n. An alternative passage, or surgery creating one for blood flow
旁路；分流手术
Example
We took a narrow lane to bypass the village.
我们走了一条窄路，绕过了村庄。
A new bypass could reduce congestion in the town centre but might damage nearby wildlife habitats.
新建绕城公路可以缓解镇中心的拥堵，但也可能破坏附近的野生动物栖息地。
Collocations
- bypass the town
- bypass security checks
- build a bypass
- heart bypass surgery
Usage tip
作动词直接接宾语：bypass the town。
FAQ
- What does bypass mean?
- To go around something or avoid a usual step A road carrying traffic around a town rather than through it An alternative passage, or surgery creating one for blood flow
- How is bypass pronounced?
- UK /ˈbaɪpɑːs/, US /ˈbaɪpæs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
