deter
英 /diˈtəː/
中文釋義
威懾，嚇住，（使）斷念
v. to discourage or prevent from taking action.
常用搭配
- deter crime威懾犯罪
- deter someone威懾某人
- deter investment阻止投資
例句
- Bright lights can deter thieves from breaking in.明亮的燈光能嚇退闖入的竊賊。
- High fees may deter small firms from bidding.高昂的費用可能嚇退小公司投標。