[] (overtook/-ˈtʊk/, overtaken/-ˈteɪkən/) to become greater in number, amount or importance than sth else （在数量或重要性方面）大於，超过◆In the next century, nuclear energy could overtake oil as the main fuel. 下个世纪，核能可能超过石油成为主要燃料。◆We mustn't let ourselves be overtaken by our competitors. 我们决不能让竞争对手超过我们。SYNoutstrip