to discourage
01
思いとどまらせる, 禁止する
to officially forbid someone from doing a specific activity, usually to prevent it from happening
Transitive: to discourage an activity
例
The transit authority installed turnstiles to discourage fare evasion and ensure fair payment for public transportation services.
交通局は、運賃の不正利用を防止し、公共交通サービスの公平な支払いを確保するために改札機を設置しました。
02
がっかりさせる, 意欲を失わせる
to cause someone to lose enthusiasm, hope, or confidence, often by expressing negativity or criticism
Transitive: to discourage sb
例
The rejection letters from publishers discouraged him and he finally gave up writing.
出版社からの拒否の手紙は彼をがっかりさせ、ついに彼は執筆を諦めた。
03
思いとどまらせる, 阻止する
to prevent or persuade someone from taking a particular action or pursuing a specific course of action
Ditransitive: to discourage sb from sth
例
I tried to discourage him from quitting his job by highlighting the potential risks and uncertainties.
潜在的なリスクと不確実性を強調することで、彼が仕事を辞めるのを思いとどまらせようとしました。
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