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单词 overtake
释义 overtake

overtake /ˌəʊ.vəˈteɪk/ aep /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/

verb (overtook, overtaken) (GO PAST) ↑Verb Endings for overtake
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C1 [T] to go past something by being a greater amount or degree:
» Our US sales have now overtaken our sales in Europe.» We'd planned to hold a meeting tomorrow, but events have overtaken us (= things have changed).Thesaurus+: ↑Surpassing in quality or number
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B2 [I or T] UK (US pass) to come from behind another vehicle or a person and move in front of them:
» Always check your rear view mirror before you overtake (another car).Thesaurus+: ↑Driving and operating road vehiclesWord Builder:Nouns: undertakingVerbs: take, overtake, undertake
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Extra Examples:» I accelerated to overtake the bus.» Garcia was gaining on her opponent throughout the race, but only overtook her at the very end.» A continuous white line in the middle of the road means no overtaking.» DVDs are overtaking videos in popularity.
verb [T] (overtook, overtaken) (HAPPEN) ↑Verb Endings for overtake
F0 to happen to a person or a place suddenly and unexpectedly: » The family was overtaken by tragedy several years ago, and they still haven't recovered.Thesaurus+: ↑Surprising and shocking , ↑Making people sad, shocked and upset
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