Overtake
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British pronunciation/ˌə‌ʊvətˈe‌ɪk/
American pronunciation/ˈoʊvɝˌteɪk/

"overtake"의 정의 및 의미

to overtake
01

추월하다, 앞지르다

to catch up to and pass by something or someone that is moving in the same direction
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The car overtook us on the highway, speeding past at a rapid pace.
She managed to overtake her competitor in the final lap of the race.
We had to slow down as a truck overtook us on the narrow road.
02

압도하다, 휩쓸다

to affect suddenly and often negatively
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A sudden outbreak of disease overtook the village, causing widespread illness.
A fire overtakes the warehouse, threatening nearby buildings.
The floodwaters overtook the small town, submerging homes and streets.
03

압도하다, 사로잡히다

(of a feeling) to greatly and suddenly influence someone
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Fatigue overtook her after the long hike, and she collapsed onto the couch.
Nostalgia overtakes him while looking through old photographs, bringing back memories.
Anxiety overtook him as the exam approached, making it difficult to concentrate.
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