及物动词

1. 预先阻止;抢在…之前行动
If you forestall someone, you realize what they are likely to do and prevent them from doing it.

1. keep from happening or arising
make impossible

e.g. My sense of tact forbids an honest answer
Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project

Synonym: preventforecloseprecludeforbid

2. act in advance of
deal with ahead of time

Synonym: anticipateforeseecounter