vt.预先制止，防止， 避免，抢在…之前做(或说)，先发制人，临时取代(广播时间表上的节目)

原形：pre-empt第三人称单数：pre-empts过去式：pre-empted过去分词：pre-empted现在分词：pre-empting

The company pre-empted its competitors by launching the new product a month earlier than planned.
公司提前一个月推出新产品，抢占了竞争对手的先机。
The government pre-empted the auction by buying the land outright.
政府直接购买了这块土地，阻止了拍卖的发生。
She pre-empted any objections by explaining her decision in detail.
她详细解释了自己的决定，预先打消了所有可能的反对意见。
The network pre-empted its regular programming for a special news report.
电视台中断了常规节目，插播了一条特别新闻报道。
The mayor's announcement pre-empted the opposition's plan to reveal the same information.
市长的宣布抢先了反对派揭露相同信息的计划。
He pre-empted his opponent's attack with a swift countermove.
他用快速的反击预先阻止了对手的攻击。
The company decided to pre-emptively increase its production capacity to meet potential demand.
为了应对可能的需求，公司决定提前增加生产能力。
The bank pre-empted the loan default by negotiating a repayment plan with the borrower.
银行通过与借款人协商还款计划，预先防止了贷款违约。
She pre-empted the discussion by stating her position clearly from the start.
她一开始就明确阐述自己的立场，预先引导了讨论的方向。
The celebrity's public apology pre-empted any negative publicity from the scandal.
名人的公开道歉预先消除了丑闻可能带来的任何负面宣传。