deter
英 /diˈtəː/
中文释义
威慑，吓住，（使）断念
v. to discourage or prevent from taking action.
常用搭配
- deter crime威慑犯罪
- deter someone威慑某人
- deter investment阻止投资
例句
- Bright lights can deter thieves from breaking in.明亮的灯光能吓退闯入的窃贼。
- High fees may deter small firms from bidding.高昂的费用可能吓退小公司投标。