deter
UK/di'tә:/US
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释义
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）
词根拆分
词根派生de-（走开）+ terrēre（使恐惧）= 把某人吓得不敢行动。这里「恐惧」原义完全鲜活——威慑靠对后果的恐惧起效。拼写提示：deter 一个 r，元音前双写：deterred、deterring、deterrent。
词根 terrere 还连着 8 个词常用搭配
- 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
例句
- 1.
Tougher penalties may deter speeding drivers.
更严厉的处罚或许能震慑超速司机。
- 2.
Nothing could deter her from pursuing her dream.
没有什么能阻止她追逐梦想。
- 3.
Good lighting helps deter burglars.
良好的照明有助于吓阻窃贼。