preempt

to get or take something for yourself before anyone else can

1. 1.

   To appropriate first.

   抢先占有。

2. 2.

   To displace or take the place of (by having higher precedence, etc).

   取代或替换(因优先级更高等)。

3. 3.

   To prevent or beat to the punch, to forestall an expected occurrence by acting first.

   先发制人,预防或抢先行动。

4. 4.

   To secure (land, etc.) by the right of preemption (purchasing before others, e.g. land because one already occupies it).

   通过优先购买权获得(土地等)。

5. 5.

   To make a preemptive bid at bridge.

   在桥牌中作先发制人叫牌。

取代；优先于；取得优先购买权；先买（尤其指土地）；抢先占有。；取代或替换(因优先级更高等)。；先发制人,预防或抢先行动。

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