deterrence
US /dɪˈter.ənts/
UK /dɪˈter.əns/
名詞
威懾, 阻止
the action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
範例:
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Nuclear weapons are often seen as a form of deterrence against large-scale aggression.
核武器常被視為對抗大規模侵略的一種威懾。
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The heavy penalties serve as a strong deterrence to potential criminals.
嚴厲的懲罰對潛在的罪犯起到了強大的威懾作用。