| 单词 | preemptive |
| 释义 | preemptive (priɛmptɪv) also pre-emptive adjective A preemptive attack or strike is intended to weaken or damage an enemy or opponent, for example, by destroying their weapons before they can do any harm. A preemptive strike against a sovereign nation raises moral and legal issues. preemptive in American English (priˈɛmptɪv) or ˈpre-emptive (priˈɛmptɪv) adjective 1. of or having to do with preemption 2. Bridge designating a high bid intended to shut out or obstruct opposing bids Derived forms preemptively (preˈemptively) adverb or ˈpre-emptively Examples of 'preemptive' in a sentence |
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