Deterrent
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威慑, 障碍
a thing that reduces the chances of someone doing something because it makes them aware of its difficulties or consequences
例子
Increased security measures serve as a deterrent to potential thieves.
加强的安全措施对潜在的小偷起到了威慑作用。
The lengthy prison sentences are intended to be a deterrent against serious crimes.
长期监禁旨在成为对严重犯罪的威慑。
02
威慑, 威慑因素
a military strategy or capability designed to dissuade an adversary from aggression
例子
Nuclear weapons serve as a deterrent against potential nuclear attacks.
核武器作为威慑，对抗潜在的核攻击。
A strong military alliance can act as a deterrent to invasion by other nations.
一个强大的军事联盟可以作为对其他国家入侵的威慑。
deterrent
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威慑的, 遏制的
serving to discourage or prevent an action by instilling fear, doubt, or consequences
例子
Harsh penalties can have a deterrent effect on criminal behavior.
严厉的惩罚可以对犯罪行为产生威慑效果。
The presence of security cameras is often deterrent to theft.
安全摄像头的存在通常对盗窃具有威慑作用。
