overtake
/ˌəʊvəˈteɪk/ · /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/
CEFR level B2Topic TravelWord #3501 in the learning path
追上并超过；超车
Definitions
v. To catch up with and move ahead of someone.
追上并超过；超车
v. To become greater or more successful than someone or something.
在数量或表现上超过
v. To affect someone suddenly and strongly.
突然侵袭；压倒
Example
We waited for a safe gap to overtake the tractor.
我们等到有安全空隙时才超过那辆拖拉机。
Renewable energy could overtake fossil fuels as the main source of electricity in some countries.
在一些国家，可再生能源可能超越化石燃料，成为主要电力来源。
Collocations
- overtake a vehicle
- overtake a rival
- be overtaken by events
Synonyms
- pass
- outstrip
Antonyms
- fall behind
Usage tip
过去式 overtook，过去分词 overtaken。
FAQ
- What does overtake mean?
- To catch up with and move ahead of someone. To become greater or more successful than someone or something. To affect someone suddenly and strongly.
- How is overtake pronounced?
- UK /ˌəʊvəˈteɪk/, US /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
