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deter

UK //dɪˈtɜːr//US //dɪˈtɜːr//

词源

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。

verb

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。)

同义词:discourage, prevent, dissuade

常见短语

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。)