deter
UK/di'tә:/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC1
Definitions
v.
To discourage or prevent someone from doing something, esp. by making them afraid of the consequences
威慑，阻止（尤指通过让人害怕后果）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedde- (away) + terrēre (frighten) = to frighten someone away from acting. Here the original 'fear' meaning stays fully alive — deterrence works by fear of consequences. Spelling note: one r in deter, but doubled before a vowel: deterred, deterring, deterrent.
Root terrere still carries 8 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.deter crime威慑犯罪
- 2.deter someone from阻止某人……
- 3.deter would-be offenders震慑潜在违法者
Example Sentences
- 1.
Tougher penalties may deter speeding drivers.
- 2.
Nothing could deter her from pursuing her dream.
- 3.
Good lighting helps deter burglars.