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源自拉丁语 'deterrere',由 'de-'(远离)和 'terrere'(使害怕)组成,意为通过恐惧阻止。
❶ 阻止或劝阻某人做某事,通常通过制造障碍、威胁或恐惧来实现。
“High security cameras are installed to deter thieves.”
(安装高安全摄像头是为了阻止小偷。)
“The harsh punishment is meant to deter future crimes.”
(严厉的惩罚旨在阻止未来的犯罪行为。)
deter from — 劝阻某人不要做某事,通常通过展示可能的负面后果。
“The teacher tried to deter the students from cheating by explaining the consequences.”
(老师通过解释后果试图劝阻学生不要作弊。)