This flashcard explains the idiom 'to forestall,' meaning to prevent something from happening by taking action in advance.
这张卡片介绍了“先发制人”的用法，表示通过提前采取行动来阻止某事发生。
| 正面 | 先发制人 xiān fā zhì rén |
|---|---|
| 背面 | to prevent (sth.) by taking action in advance; to forestall: |
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