| 单词 | deterrent |
| 释义 | deterrent deterrent /dɪˈter.ənt/ noun [C] ► C2 something that deters people from doing something: » a nuclear deterrent» Tougher prison sentences may act/serve as a deterrent to other would-be offenders.Thesaurus+: ↑Preventing and impeding , ↑Limiting and restrictingThesaurus+: ↑Discouraging and putting offdeterrent adjective► F0» a deterrent effectThesaurus+: ↑Discouraging and putting offThesaurus+: ↑Unhelpful and Uncooperative • • • Extra Examples:» Some people say that capital punishment acts as a deterrent.» Drink-driving is one case where severe punishment seems to work as a deterrent.» I should think the smell of her breath must act as a deterrent to any man.» They executed him, as a deterrent to any other young soldiers thinking of trying to desert from the army.» As a deterrent, they have imposed a heavy fine for late payment. deterrent adjective ► F0» a deterrent effectThesaurus+: ↑Discouraging and putting offThesaurus+: ↑Unhelpful and UncooperativeMain Entry: ↑deterrent |
| 随便看 |
|
英语词典包含67674条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。