deterrent
US /dɪˈter.ənt/
UK /dɪˈter.ənt/
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威慑, 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.
高昂的学费对许多学生来说是一种威慑。
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Security cameras are a strong deterrent to crime.
安全摄像头是打击犯罪的有力威慑。
1.
威慑的, 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.
严厉的惩罚旨在对累犯起到威慑作用。
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The presence of police cars can be a deterrent factor.
警车的存在可能是一个威慑因素。