preemption

名詞

1. 1

   先發制人、先制、搶先行動

   The general defended preemption as the only way to avoid a larger war.

   那位將軍為先發制人辯護，稱這是避免更大戰爭的唯一辦法。

2. 2

   優先購買權、先買權法律

   Existing tenants have a right of preemption if the building is sold.

   若大樓出售，現有房客享有優先購買權。

3. 3

   優先適用、法律優先法律

   The court struck down the state rule on grounds of federal preemption.

   法院以聯邦法優先適用為由，推翻了該州的規定。

4. 4

   節目取代、插播停播美式

   The preemption of the drama by a news special annoyed many viewers.

   該劇因新聞特別報導而停播，讓許多觀眾很不滿。