noun🔗Share前支索，首支索 A stay that extends from the top of the foremast to the bow or bowsprit of a sailing ship"The sailor tightened the forestay to prevent the mast from bending too far forward in the strong wind. "水手拉紧了前支索/首支索，以防止桅杆在强风中过度向前弯曲。nauticalsailingtechnicalvehiclestructureoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share预先支撑，用前支索固定. To stay beforehand; secure or fasten with or as with a forestay."Before setting out for the hiking trail, we need to forestay the tent poles with extra rope to ensure the strong winds don't collapse our shelter. "出发去徒步旅行之前，我们需要用额外的绳子预先加固帐篷杆，以确保强风不会吹倒我们的庇护所。nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share预先阻止，事先妨碍。 To stay, delay, postpone, or hinder beforehand; forestall; prevent."To forestay a student's confusion, the teacher reviewed the lesson before the test. "为了防止学生在考试前感到困惑，老师在考试前复习了课程。actionnauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
