Definition
To preempt someone else's action, especially by taking away their opportunity for success or praise.
搶先於他人行動,尤指搶走他人的成功機會或讚揚。
My colleague published similar research before my report was released, stealing my thunder.
我的同事在我的報告發布之前發表了類似的研究,搶走了我的風頭。
I was going to announce the new project at the meeting, but the boss stole my thunder and announced it first, which was really frustrating.
我本來打算在會議上宣布新項目,但老闆搶先宣布了,這真的讓我很沮喪。
She planned to wear that beautiful dress to the wedding, but her sister stole her thunder by wearing it first, which was disappointing.
她計劃在婚禮上穿那件漂亮的裙子,但她的姐姐搶先穿了,這讓她很失望。