overtaking

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈteɪk/

动词

（数量或程度上）大于，超过
Our US sales have now overtaken our sales in Europe.
我们在美国的销售额现已超过了我们在欧洲的销售额。
突然降临于；意外发生在
The family was overtaken by tragedy several years ago, and they still haven't recovered.
几年前这家人突遭不幸，到现在还没恢复过来。