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Meaning of 先声夺人

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先 xiān 声 shēng 夺 duó 人 rén (Trad.: 先聲奪人)
to gain the upper hand by a show of strength
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Antonyms: 甘拜下风
Example Sentences
1
他们企图在排球赛前先声夺人
,
结果事与愿违
。
They tried to overawe others by displaying their strength before the volleyball match but finally they failed.
2
宣传战日趋激烈了
,
各方虚张声势
,
试图先声夺人
。
The propaganda war was becoming intense, with both sides bluffing in the hope of gaining an advantage.
3
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.
4
开场后
,
主队尼克斯进攻流畅
,
强力内线兰多夫先声夺人
。
After the beginning, home team Nix attacks smoothly, force inside connection Landuofu forestalls opponent by a show of strength.
5
下半场比赛科比先声夺人连得
7
分
,
再度将分差扩大到两位数
。
The second half competition kopeck forestalls opponent by a show of strength continually 7 points, will divide the difference to expand once again to two figures.