to deter
01
阻止, 威慑
to stop something from happening
Transitive: to deter an action or situation
例子
The high cost of fines is expected to deter speeding on the highway.
高额的罚款预计将遏制高速公路上的超速行为。
02
阻止, 威慑
to discourage or prevent someone from doing something, usually by creating fear or doubt in their mind
Transitive: to deter sb from sth
例子
Public awareness campaigns are deterring people from engaging in risky behaviors.
公众意识运动阻止人们从事危险行为。
词汇树
determent
deterrence
deterrent
deter
