forestall

英 /fɔ:ˈstɔ:l/ 美 /fɔrˈstɔl/
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中文释义

vt.先发制人,预先阻止,垄断,屯积,领先

forestall的英语例句

  1. To forestall is better than to amend.

    与其补救于已然,不如防范于未然.

  2. Try to forestall their questions.

    尽量不让他们问问题(作到先发制人).

  3. Try to anticipate what your child will do and forestall problems.

    尽量预见你的孩子会干什么,并预先阻止问题发生。