to become larger, more important, etc. than sb/sth 比…大（或重要等）；胜过；超过◆Demand is outstripping supply. 需求即将超过供给。◆Industrial production has risen 2.5%, outstripping forecasts of a 0.6% rise. 工业生产上升了 2.5%，超过预期的 0.6%。SYNovertake
to be faster, better or more successful than a competitor 超过，超越（竞争者）◆Their latest computer outstrips its rivals. 他们最新型的计算机优於竞争对手。