forestall
UK/fɒ:'stɒ:l/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To prevent or hinder something by taking action in advance; to avert or preclude.
预先阻止，先发制人
n.
An ambush or interception; something placed in front.
埋伏，拦截
Root Breakdown
Native Englishforestallother
=forestall
Common Collocations
- 1.forestall disaster预先阻止灾难
- 2.forestall decline预先阻止衰退
Example Sentences
- 1.
Early warning systems forestall hurricanes' worst impacts by allowing residents to evacuate safely.
- 2.
Preventive healthcare measures forestall serious diseases by identifying health problems in early stages.