Level800
verb (動詞)
preempt
先手を打つ、未然に防ぐ、先取りする
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、問題や競合他社の動きに対して「先手を打つ」「未然に防ぐ」といった戦略的な文脈で使われます。ビジネス会議や報告書などで見られます。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
forestall
anticipate
prevent
head off
📝 Business Examples
The company decided to release the new product early to preempt its competitors.
その会社は競合他社に先手を打つため、新製品を早期に発表することを決定しました。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "preempt"
To _______ potential criticism, the CEO addressed the media directly about the recent operational changes.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 「潜在的な批判に先手を打つ」という文脈が適切です。CEOが直接メディアに対応することで、批判が広がるのを未然に防ぐニュアンスです。
English: The CEO's direct action suggests an attempt to take proactive steps to prevent or deal with criticism before it becomes widespread.
English: The CEO's direct action suggests an attempt to take proactive steps to prevent or deal with criticism before it becomes widespread.
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