VERB
預先阻止;搶在…之前行動
If you forestall someone, you realize what they are likely to do and prevent them from doing it.
例句
O'Leary made to open the door, but Bunbury forestalled him by laying a hand on his arm...
奧利里想去開門，但是邦伯里搶先一把摁住了他的胳膊。
Large numbers of police were in the square to forestall any demonstrations.
廣場上駐守著大批警察以防止任何示威活動。