"preempt" in Chinese (Traditional)
搶先預先制止
Definition
在別人之前或事情發生前採取行動，以預防或避免某種結果；提前採取措施阻止某事發生。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
多用於正式、商業或軍事語境，如“preempt a threat（搶先消除威脅）”。強調提前、搶先行動，而不僅是預防。
Examples
The company acted fast to preempt its competitor's new product.
公司迅速行動，**搶先**推出了競爭對手的新產品。
Governments sometimes preempt threats by increasing security.
政府有時通過增加安全措施來**預先制止**威脅。
She spoke up to preempt any criticism.
她先發言以**搶先**應對任何批評。
To preempt trouble, the manager clarified the rules from the start.
為了**預先制止**麻煩，經理一開始就說明瞭規則。
Her quick response preempted a big misunderstanding.
她的快速回應**避免了**一場大誤會。
They took early action to preempt any rumors from spreading.
他們及早採取行動以**預先制止**謠言傳播。