forestall

US /fɔːrˈstɑːl/
UK /fɔːrˈstɑːl/
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1.

預先阻止, 先發制人

prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action

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Negotiations were begun to forestall the strike.
談判已經開始，以阻止罷工。
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She sent a letter to forestall any misunderstandings.
她寄了一封信，以避免任何誤解。
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