pre.empt 或 pre-empt

preempt的音标和读音：
DJ音标发音： [pri:ˈempt]
KK音标发音： [priˈɛmpt]

preempt的词性：
v.（动词）

preempt的词性：
v.tr.（及物动词）

1. To appropriate, seize, or take for oneself before others.See Synonyms at appropriate
预先占有：先于他人而占用、占有或据为已有参见 appropriate

2. To take the place of; displace:
占据…的位置；取代：

A special news program preempted the scheduled shows.
特别的新节目取代预定计划的表演

3. To have precedence or predominance over:
优先于或支配…：

Discussion of the water shortage will preempt the other topics on this week's agenda.
在这星期日程表上关于用水短缺的讨论将优先于其它议题

4. To gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially to settle on (public land) so as to obtain the right to buy before others.
以优先权取得：通过优先权利或机会以获得拥有权，尤指在（公地）上定居以此来取得先于他人的购买权

preempt的词性：
v.intr.Games （不及物动词）【游戏】

5. To make a preemptive bid in bridge.
桥牌中先发制人地叫牌

preempt的词源：

6. Back-formation from preemption
源自 preemption的逆构词

preempt的音标和读音：

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