先声夺人

xiānshēngduórén

demoralize one's opponent by a show of strength; overawe people by displaying one's strength

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forestall one's opponent by a show of strength

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forestall one's opponent by a show of strength

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xian1 sheng1 duo2 ren2

to gain the upper hand by a show of strength

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先声夺人

xiān shēng duó rén

His name is enough to strike terror in people's hearts.; forestall one's opponent (competitor) by a show of strength; One's prestige suffices to frighten others.; overawe others by displaying one's strength:

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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先聲奪人|先声夺人 [xiān shēng duó rén] ► to gain the upper hand by a show of strength