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.
权威例句
1. He hopes one day to surpass the world record.
他希望有一天能刷新世界纪录。
2. One's abillity and learning surpass the average.
才学超群.
3. Young people surpass old men in strength.
年轻人在气力上赛过老年人.
4. The latecomers surpass the early starters.
后来居上.
5. In order to catch up with and surpass the advanced world levels we'll have to accelerate our speed.