英语词汇“preemptive”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

pre•emp•tive adj. [often: before a noun]

of or relating to preempting:a preemptive strike against the enemy.

pre•emp•tive adj.

of or pertaining to preemption.
taken as a measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared;
preventive;
deterrent:a preemptive tactic against a ruthless business rival.
preempting or possessing the power to preempt;
appropriative;
privileged:a commander's preemptive authority.
Games[Bridge.]pertaining to, involving, or noting an opening bid or an overcall in a suit that is at an unnecessarily high level and that is essentially a defensive maneuver designed to make communication between one's opponents more difficult:a preemptive bid; to give a preemptive response.

Also, pre-emp′tive.

preempt + -ive 1785–95, American.

pre•emp′tive•ly, adv.

pre-emptive /prɪˈɛmptɪv/ adj

of, involving, or capable of pre-emption
(of a high bid) made to shut out opposition bidding
designed to reduce or destroy an enemy's attacking strength before it can use it: a pre-emptive strike

单词	preemptive
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 pre•emp•tive /priˈɛmptɪv/USA pronunciation adj. [often: before a noun] of or relating to preempting:a preemptive strike against the enemy. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 pre•emp•tive (prē emp′tiv),USA pronunciation adj. of or pertaining to preemption. taken as a measure against something possible, anticipated, or feared; preventive; deterrent:a preemptive tactic against a ruthless business rival. preempting or possessing the power to preempt; appropriative; privileged:a commander's preemptive authority. Games[Bridge.]pertaining to, involving, or noting an opening bid or an overcall in a suit that is at an unnecessarily high level and that is essentially a defensive maneuver designed to make communication between one's opponents more difficult:a preemptive bid; to give a preemptive response. `Also, pre-emp′tive.` preempt + -ive 1785–95, American. pre•emp′tive•ly, adv. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: pre-emptive /prɪˈɛmptɪv/ adj of, involving, or capable of pre-emption (of a high bid) made to shut out opposition bidding designed to reduce or destroy an enemy's attacking strength before it can use it: a pre-emptive strike
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