to preemptively overwhelm; seize the initiative; make a powerful start
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
to preemptively create momentum to overwhelm the opponent; to gain the upper hand by striking first or making a strong initial impression
formalOriginally a military strategy meaning to strike first to create a psychological advantage. Now widely used in business, sports, debates, and media to describe making a powerful opening move or preemptive action.
Zài在
zhè这
chǎng场
bǐ比
sài赛
zhōng中
，
zhǔ主
duì队
xiān先
shēng声
duó夺
rén人
，
kāi开
chǎng场
wǔ五
fēn分
zhōng钟
jiù就
jìn进
le了
liǎng两
gè个
qiú球
。
In this match, the home team made a powerful start, scoring two goals in the first five minutes of the game.
Tā他
zài在
tán谈
pàn判
zhōng中
xiān先
shēng声
duó夺
rén人
，
tí提
chū出
le了
fēi非
cháng常
yǒu有
lì利
de的
tiáo条
jiàn件
，
ràng让
duì对
fāng方
cuò措
shǒu手
bù不
jí及
。
He seized the initiative in the negotiations by presenting extremely favorable conditions, catching the other party off guard.
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Zhè这
piān篇
bào报
dào道
xiān先
shēng声
duó夺
rén人
，
biāo标
tí题
shí十
fēn分
xǐng醒
mù目
，
xī吸
yǐn引
le了
dà大
liàng量
dú读
zhě者
。
This report made a powerful first impression with its eye-catching headline, attracting a large number of readers.
Xīn新
chǎn产
pǐn品
fā发
bù布
huì会
xiān先
shēng声
duó夺
rén人
，
zhǎn展
shì示
le了
gōng公
sī司
de的
jì技
shù术
shí实
lì力
。
The new product launch made a powerful impact, demonstrating the company's technical strength.