deter
US /dɪˈtɝː/
UK /dɪˈtɝː/
1.
威懾, 阻止, 打消
discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
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The high cost of the program might deter some students from applying.
該項目高昂的費用可能會阻止一些學生申請。
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Security cameras are often used to deter crime.
安全攝像頭常用於威懾犯罪。