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deterrence

/dɪˈtɜːrəns/ American
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  • n. 威慑
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Definition
  • n. the act of discouraging someone from doing something through fear
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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。
Word familydeter-
n.
deterrentL5
v.
deterL4
adj.
undeterredL6
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