passing

My parents seem to have mellowed with the passing of the years.

随着岁月的流逝，我父母似乎变得心气平和了。

When asked if he had told the police about the incident, Mr Banks said he had mentioned it in passing to a detective.

被问及是否已将此告诉了警察时，班克斯先生说他曾向一位侦探顺便提过。