V-T If you forestall someone, you realize what they are likely to do and prevent them from doing it. 预先阻止
Large numbers of police were in the square to forestall any demonstrations.
大批警察在广场上以预先阻止任何游行示威。
They forestalled any attempt to steal the jewels by having them moved to a safer place.
他们把珠宝转移到了一个较为安全的地方，阻止了任何偷窃珠宝的企图。
I had my objection all prepared, but Stephens forestalled me.
我已做好准备要提出反对意见，不料斯蒂芬斯却抢先了一步。
I had my objections all prepared, but Stephens forestalled me.
我已做好准备要提出反对意见，不料斯蒂芬却抢先一步。
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