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.
例文
1. He hopes one day to surpass the world record.
彼はいつか世界記録を更新したいと思っている。
2.One 's ability and learning surpass the average.
才能は抜群だ。
3.Young people surpass old men in strength.
若者は気力で高齢者に勝ったことがある。
4.The latecomers surpass the early starters.
後から上に。
5.In order to catch up with and surpass the advanced world levels we 'll have to accelerate our speed.