preempt

preempt

名词 preempt:

a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding

同义词：preemptive bid, pre-empt

动词 preempt:

acquire for oneself before others can do so

take the place of or have precedence over

同义词：displace

gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)

make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge