| 释义 |
pre-emptive pre-emptive /ˌpriːˈemp.tɪv/ adjective FORMAL ► F0 describes something that is done before other people can act, especially to prevent them from doing something else: » The Treasury has decided to raise interest rates as a pre-emptive measure against inflation.» The prime minister authorized a pre-emptive air strike against the rebels.Thesaurus+: ↑Unhelpful and Uncooperative |