c. 1500, from Middle French passeport "authorization to pass through a port" to enter or leave a country (15c.), from passe, imperative of Old French passer "to pass" (see pass (v.)) + port "port" (see port (n.1)).
雙語例句
1. Passport checks will remain the first line of defence against terrorists.
護照檢查仍將是對付恐怖分子的第一道防線。
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2. For foreign holidays you will need a valid passport.
出國度假需持有效護照。
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3. Inside the passport was a folded slip of paper.
護照里面有張折起的紙片。
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4. Evans was trying to obtain a false passport and other documents.
埃文斯正試圖取得一本假護照和其他證件。
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5. He went straight through Passport Control without incident.