preempt

• 名词，指桥牌等牌类游戏中为阻碍对手叫牌而采取的高阶叫牌。

A noun referring to a high bid in certain card games, such as bridge, that is made with the intention of preventing the opposing players from bidding.

1. High bid in bridgeC1formalsport

   A high bid made in the card game bridge, intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding effectively.

   桥牌高叫

   • The player made a preempt of three spades to disrupt the opponents' communication.
   • A preempt can be a risky but effective strategy in bridge.
   • Her preempt at the table forced the other team to reconsider their bidding plan.

   同义词preemptive bid

• 动词，指为防止某事发生而预先采取行动，或抢在他人之前行动。

A verb used to indicate the act of taking action in order to prevent something from happening, or to act before someone else can.

1. Acquire before othersB2formal

   To obtain or secure something before someone else has the chance to do so.

   抢先获得

   • The company preempted the market by launching the product early.
   • She preempted the competition by buying the last available tickets.
   • Investors preempted the land before the public auction.

   同义词appropriateclaimforestallreservesecure

   反义词cedeforfeitrelinquishsurrenderyield

2. Take precedence overB2formal

   To replace or take the place of something, often because it is more important or urgent.

   优先于

   • The emergency news report preempted the regular programming.
   • His urgent meeting preempted our lunch plans.
   • The new policy preempts all previous regulations.

   同义词displaceoverridereplacesupersedesupplant

   反义词followsucceedyield

3. Gain prior rightC1formalamerican

   To obtain possession of something by exercising a prior right or opportunity, especially regarding land.

   优先取得

   • The settlers preempted the land under the Homestead Act.
   • He preempted the property by filing the claim first.
   • They preempted the territory before any other group could.

   同义词appropriateclaim

4. Bridge bidC2formal

   To make a preemptive bid in the card game bridge, designed to disrupt opponents' communication.

   阻击叫

   • She preempted with a bid of three spades.
   • He preempted to prevent the opponents from finding their fit.
   • The player preempted aggressively, forcing the opponents into a difficult decision.