deterrence
US /dɪˈter.ənts/
UK /dɪˈter.əns/
名词
威慑, 阻止
the action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences
示例:
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Nuclear weapons are often seen as a form of deterrence against large-scale aggression.
核武器常被视为对抗大规模侵略的一种威慑。
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The heavy penalties serve as a strong deterrence to potential criminals.
严厉的惩罚对潜在的罪犯起到了强大的威慑作用。