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IELTSTOEFLGREC1
Definitions
v.
To discourage or prevent someone from doing something, usually through fear or doubt.
威慑，阻止，使打消念头
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.deter crime威慑犯罪
- 2.deter from阻止
- 3.deter people阻止人们
Example Sentences
- 1.
Strict penalties are meant to deter people from driving under the influence.
- 2.
The presence of security cameras does deter petty theft in stores.