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disincentive

UK //ˌdɪsɪnˈsentɪv//US //ˌdɪsɪnˈsentɪv//

词源

源自拉丁语 'dis-'(表示否定)和 'incentive'(激励),字面意思是“去除激励”。

noun

❶ 指阻碍或抑制某人采取某种行动的因素或措施,通常是因为会带来负面后果或减少利益。

“High taxes can be a disincentive to work harder.”

(高税收可能会抑制人们更努力地工作。)

“The lack of parking spaces is a disincentive for people to visit the city center.”

(停车位不足会阻碍人们前往市中心。)

同义词:deterrent, discouragement, hindrance

常见短语

act as a disincentive — 起到阻碍或抑制作用,通常指某种因素或政策让人不愿意采取某种行动。

“The complicated application process acts as a disincentive for small businesses.”

(复杂的申请流程对小企业起到了阻碍作用。)