"preempt" in Chinese (Simplified)
抢先预先制止
Definition
在别人之前或事情发生前采取行动，以预防或避免某种结果；提前采取措施阻止某事发生。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于正式、商业或军事语境，如“preempt a threat（抢先消除威胁）”。强调抢先、率先采取行动，而不仅仅是预防。
Examples
The company acted fast to preempt its competitor's new product.
公司迅速行动，**抢先**了竞争对手的新产品。
Governments sometimes preempt threats by increasing security.
政府有时通过增加安全措施来**预先制止**威胁。
She spoke up to preempt any criticism.
她先发言以**抢先**回应任何批评。
To preempt trouble, the manager clarified the rules from the start.
为了**预先制止**麻烦，经理一开始就说明了规则。
Her quick response preempted a big misunderstanding.
她的快速回应**避免了**一场大误会。
They took early action to preempt any rumors from spreading.
他们及早采取行动以**预先制止**谣言传播。