"preempted" in Chinese (Simplified)
抢先替代（电视节目）
Definition
如果某事被preempted，意思是它在别人行动之前就完成了，或被更重要的事情替代（尤其指电视或广播节目的情况）。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多为正式或技术用语。在法律、商务和媒体中常见，如 'preempted the broadcast' 表示替换原定节目。与 'prevented'（阻止）不同；还可指提前采取行动。
Examples
The regular show was preempted by breaking news.
常规节目被突发新闻**替代**了。
My plans were preempted by my boss's urgent request.
我的计划被老板的紧急请求**抢先**了。
The sports game was preempted because of a presidential speech.
这场体育比赛因总统演讲被**替代**了。
Her attempt to apologize was preempted by his sudden arrival.
她想道歉的举动被他突然的到来**抢先**了。
The show got preempted for a weather emergency last night.
昨晚节目因天气紧急情况被**替代**了。
He preempted my question by answering before I could ask.
他在我提问之前就**抢先**回答了。