pre-emptive
US /ˌpriːˈemp.tɪv/
UK /ˌpriːˈemp.tɪv/
形容词
先发制人的, 预防性的
done in order to prevent something from happening, especially something bad
示例:
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The military launched a pre-emptive strike to destroy the enemy's missiles.
军方发动了先发制人的打击，以摧毁敌方的导弹。
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She took pre-emptive action to avoid a confrontation.
她采取了先发制人的行动以避免冲突。