4周搞定2000+托福核心词
forecast = fore(前面) + cast(铸造) = 预先铸造→预料
fore = fore(前面) = 祖先
install = in(使...) + stall(放) = 安装
installation = in(进入) + stall(放) + ation(表名词) = 安装,设置
预先放上东西→预先制止
forestall
常考释义
vt. 预先阻止;预防
He made to open the door but Bunbury forestalled him.
他想要打开房门,但是邦伯里抢先一步阻止了他。
His object was to forestall collusion.
他的目的是阻止共谋。
These are all international efforts to forestall a financial crisis.
它们都是预防金融危机的国际力量。
来自《金融市场第16集》
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vt. 抢在…之前采取行动
Large numbers of police were in the square to forestall any demonstrations.
大批警察抢先进驻广场以防止发生示威游行。
vt. (为抬价)囤积
vt. (以囤积)垄断
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