overtook meaning in English
overtake 的过去式。
Examples
- The united states could overtake the germans .
美国能够赶在德国前面。 - On his way home he was overtaken by a storm .
他在回家的路上遭遇暴风雨。 - The murderer was overtaken in his crime .
杀人犯当场被捕。 - He had gone about half way when darkness overtook him .
走到半路，天色暗了下来。