overtake
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/ˌəʊvərˈteɪk/
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/ˌəʊvəˈteɪk/
to pass a moving vehicle or person by going faster
The car sped up to overtake the slow truck ahead.
汽车加速以超过前方的慢速卡车。
to become more than something else in number, amount, or importance
Newer drugs quickly overtake older ones in effectiveness.
新药在疗效上迅速超过旧药。
to suddenly affect someone with an unpleasant feeling or event
A sudden fear can overtake anyone in a dark place.
在黑暗的地方,突然的恐惧可能侵袭任何人。