preemptive

• 指为阻止某事发生或抢先取得优势而预先采取的行动。常用于描述先发制人的打击、预防性措施或占得先机的行为。

Describes an action taken to prevent something from happening, especially to gain an advantage or avoid a negative outcome.

1. Acting before an anticipated eventC1formal

   Done to prevent something from happening, especially an attack or problem, by acting first.

   先发制人的

   • The country launched a preemptive strike against the enemy base.
   • The company took preemptive measures to avoid a data breach.
   • Doctors recommend preemptive treatment for high-risk patients.

   同义词anticipatoryprecautionarypreclusivepreventiveproactiveprotective

   反义词reactiveresponsiveretaliatoryretributive

2. Preventing competitionC1formalbusiness

   Intended to prevent a competitor from gaining an advantage.

   先发制人的

   • The firm made a preemptive bid to acquire the startup.
   • They filed a preemptive patent to block rival products.
   • The preemptive pricing strategy undercut new market entrants.

   同义词anticipatorydeterrentpreclusivepreventive