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overtakes

/ˌoʊvərˈteɪks/ /ˌoʊvɚˈteɪks/

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verb

超过，赶超

To pass a more slowly moving object or entity.

Examples :

"The car was so slow we were overtaken by a bus."

那辆车太慢了，我们被一辆公共汽车超过去了。

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verb

超过，超越。

To become greater than something else

Examples :

"Her ambition eventually overtakes her fear. "

她的雄心最终超越了她的恐惧。

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verb

措手不及，出乎意料.

To occur unexpectedly; take by surprise; surprise and overcome; carry away

Examples :

"Our plans were overtaken by events."

我们的计划被突发事件打乱，让人措手不及。