The word 'forestall' is a transitive verb meaning to prevent or obstruct by taking action ahead of time, or to anticipate and put off.
单词 'forestall' 是一个及物动词，意思是预先阻止、占先一步或垄断。
| 单词 | forestall |
|---|---|
| 发音 | [fɔː'stɔːl] |
| 释义 | vt. 预先阻止；占先一步；垄断 |
| 词序 | 16792 |
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