deterrent

• 形容能阻止或防止某种行为发生的事物，常通过威慑、恐惧或吓阻起作用。

Describes something that discourages or prevents an action, often through fear of consequences.

1. Preventive or discouragingB2formal

   Serving to discourage or prevent an action, especially through fear of consequences.

   威慑性的

   • The high fines have a deterrent effect on speeding.
   • The presence of security cameras is a deterrent measure against theft.
   • Strict laws serve as a deterrent to potential criminals.

   同义词cautionarydiscouragingdissuasiveobstructivepreclusivepreventive

   反义词encouragingenticingincentiveinvitingpromotional

• 指能够阻止或防止某种行为或情况发生的事物，通常通过使人畏惧后果来实现；也指起威慑或遏制作用的手段。

A noun referring to something that discourages or prevents a particular action or behavior, often through fear of consequences.

1. Discouraging factorB2formal

   Something that discourages or prevents a particular action or behavior.

   威慑因素

   • The high cost of the tickets was a deterrent for many people.
   • Strict laws act as a deterrent against crime.
   • The threat of punishment is often used as a deterrent.

   同义词barriercheckcurbdeterrencediscouragementdisincentivehindranceimpedimentinhibitionobstacleobstructionrestraint

   反义词encouragementincentiveinducementmotivationstimulus

2. Military or strategic measureC1formalpolitical

   A weapon or policy intended to prevent an enemy from taking an action, especially by threatening retaliation.

   威慑手段

   • Nuclear weapons are considered a powerful deterrent.
   • The country's defense strategy relies on a strong deterrent.
   • The alliance maintained a credible deterrent against aggression.

   同义词deterrence