"head off at the pass" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 抢先阻止
• 预防于未然

Definition

在问题变严重之前及时采取行动加以阻止，通常指提前拦截某人或某事。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于口语化比喻用法，源自西部片。常用于提前预防某事：'head a problem off at the pass'。不是字面指方向或旅行。

Examples

We made a plan to head off at the pass any rumors about the project.

我们制定了计划，想要**抢先阻止**关于项目的任何传言。

Her goal was to head off at the pass any complaints from the customers.

她的目标是**预防于未然**客户的任何投诉。

The manager tried to head off at the pass any problems before they started.

经理试图在问题开始前**抢先阻止**。

If we act quickly, we can head off at the pass any backlash from the new policy.

如果我们动作快，可以**抢先阻止**新政策可能带来的任何反弹。

You need to head off at the pass if you think your idea might upset people.

如果你认为你的想法可能让人不高兴，你需要**预防于未然**。

He tried to head off at the pass by giving an explanation before anyone could get angry.

他在任何人生气之前先解释，试图**抢先阻止**问题。