deter

• 动词，指通过恐吓、怀疑或威胁后果等方式劝阻某人做某事，使其打消念头。

A verb used to indicate the act of discouraging someone from doing something, typically through fear, doubt, or the threat of consequences.

1. Discourage from actionB2formal

   To discourage someone from doing something, usually through fear, doubt, or difficulty.

   阻止

   • The high cost of the project deterred the company from proceeding.
   • The security measures deterred potential thieves.
   • His lack of experience did not deter him from applying for the job.

   同义词dauntdemoralizediscouragedisheartendissuadeinhibitput off

   反义词emboldenencourageinciteinspireprompturge

2. Prevent or hinderB2formal

   To prevent or make something less likely to happen.

   阻止

   • The new laws are designed to deter fraud.
   • The bad weather deterred us from going on a hike.
   • The threat of punishment can deter people from breaking the rules.

   同义词discouragedissuadeimpedeinhibitobstructpreventthwart

   反义词encouragefacilitateincitemotivatepromote