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deterrence

/dɪˈtɜːrəns/ American
  • n. 威慑
Definition
  • n. the act of discouraging someone from doing something through fear
Example
Locking your bike is a simple form of deterrence against thieves.
给自行车上锁是防止小偷的一种简单威慑方式。