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forestall one's opponent(s) by a show of strength
她先声夺人,抢在其它各报之前报道了这一消息。
She acted swiftly and scooped all the other newspapers with the story.
该队虽然开场先声夺人,但最后还是输了。
Despite a bright start, this team lost the match.
巴西队先声夺人,第三分钟攻入一球。
Brazil struck first with a goal in the third minute.
这篇新闻显然是在对他的访问作先声夺人的报道。
The news had apparently been aimed at stealing the thunder from his visit.
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