•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。

•We'd planned to hold a meeting tomorrow, but events have overtaken us (= things have changed).我们本打算明天召开一个会议，但情况发生了变化。

•Always check your rear view mirror before you overtake (another car).超车前一定要先看一下倒后镜。

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•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，到现在还没复原过来。