deterrent
noun [ C ] uk/dɪˈter.ənt/ us/dɪˈter.ənt/
C2 威慑力量；遏制因素；制止物
something that deters people from doing something
a nuclear deterrent 核威慑力
Tougher prison sentences may act/serve as a deterrent to other would-be offenders. 从严判决可以起到震慑其他潜在犯罪者的作用。
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- 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.