forestall

US /fɔːrˈstɑːl/

UK /fɔːrˈstɑːl/

预先阻止, 先发制人

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

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Negotiations were begun to forestall the strike.

谈判已经开始，以阻止罢工。

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She sent a letter to forestall any misunderstandings.

她寄了一封信，以避免任何误解。