先发制人

先發制人 先发制人
[xiān fā zhì rén]
(idiom) to gain the initiative by striking first; to preempt

简体中文>英语, CC-CEDICT

先发制人
xiānfā-zhìrén
〈成〉 gain the initiative by striking the first blow; forestall the enemy—preempt (opp. 后发制人):
- 采取先发制人的手段 take preemptive measures

- 简体中文>英语, 汉英词典

先发制人
xiān fā zhì rén
先动手以制伏对方。 {gain the initiative by striking the first blow; forestall an opponent}

简体中文>英语, 现代汉语词典

先发制人
xiānfā-zhìrén
<熟> gain the initiative by striking the first blow; forestall the enemy; be beforehand with sb [usu one's opponent or enemy]
- 采取先发制人的手段 take preemptive measures
- 先发制人的打击/袭击/战争/战略 preemptive strike/attack/war/strategy

- 简体中文>英语, 汉英大词典

先发制人
preemptive strategy

- 简体中文>英语, 汉英法学大词典

先发制人
/xiānfāzhìrén/
get the drop on sb.; lifemanship; wipe sb.'s eye

简体中文>英语, 简明汉英词典