forestall a crisis 预先阻止危机
forestall action 预先采取行动
forestall a problem 预防问题
attempt to forestall 尝试阻止
forestall negotiations 先发制人地干预谈判
1. He forestalled the argument by explaining his position first.
他通过先解释自己的立场来避免争论。
2. Measures were taken to forestall any further damage.
采取了措施以防止进一步的损害。
3. She forestalled the criticism by providing evidence in advance.
她通过提前提供证据来避免批评。
A: How did he manage to avoid the mistake?
A：他是如何避免这个错误的？
B: He forestalled it by double-checking all the details.
B：他通过仔细检查所有细节来预先防止了它。
1) 预先阻止某事发生
2) 抢先采取行动以避免问题
3) 防止或延迟不希望的情况
1. 采取行动以预先防止或延缓某事发生。
e.g. He forestalled the potential conflict by negotiating early.
他通过提前谈判避免了潜在的冲突。
2. 通过先行措施避免不利事件。
e.g. The company forestalled losses by adjusting its strategy.
公司通过调整策略预防了损失。
verb
1. To prevent or delay something by taking action ahead of time.
Synonym: preempt, prevent, avert