deterrent
US /dɪˈter.ənt/
UK /dɪˈter.ənt/
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威懾, 制止物
a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something
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The high cost of tuition acts as a deterrent for many students.
高昂的學費對許多學生來說是一種威懾。
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Security cameras are a strong deterrent to crime.
安全攝像頭是打擊犯罪的有力威懾。
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威懾的, 阻止的
able to discourage or deter someone from doing something
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The harsh penalties are meant to be deterrent to repeat offenders.
嚴厲的懲罰旨在對累犯起到威懾作用。
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The presence of police cars can be a deterrent factor.
警車的存在可能是一個威懾因素。