1550s, from Middle French surpasser "go beyond, exceed, excel" (16c.), from sur- "beyond" (see sur- (1)) + passer "to go by" (see pass (v.)). Related: Surpassed; surpassing.
双语例句
1. He hopes one day to surpass the world record.
他希望有一天能刷新世界纪录。
来自《权威词典》
2. One's abillity and learning surpass the average.
才学超群.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
3. Young people surpass old men in strength.
年轻人在气力上赛过老年人.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
4. The latecomers surpass the early starters.
后来居上.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
5. In order to catch up with and surpass the advanced world levels we'll have to accelerate our speed.
