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复数形式
deterrents
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威慑, 障碍
a thing that reduces the chances of someone doing something because it makes them aware of its difficulties or consequences
- Increased security measures serve as a deterrent to potential thieves.
加强的安全措施对潜在的小偷起到了威慑作用。
- The lengthy prison sentences are intended to be a deterrent against serious crimes.
长期监禁旨在成为对严重犯罪的威慑。
- The lack of sufficient funding was a deterrent to starting the new project.
缺乏足够的资金是启动新项目的 deterrent 。
- Public awareness campaigns can act as deterrents to risky behaviors.
公众意识宣传活动可以作为对危险行为的威慑。
- The complex application process proved to be a deterrent for many applicants.
复杂的申请过程被证明对许多申请人来说是一个威慑。
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威慑, 威慑因素
a military strategy or capability designed to dissuade an adversary from aggression
- Nuclear weapons serve as a deterrent against potential nuclear attacks.
核武器作为威慑，对抗潜在的核攻击。
- A strong military alliance can act as a deterrent to invasion by other nations.
一个强大的军事联盟可以作为对其他国家入侵的威慑。
- A well-equipped and trained army can be a deterrent to neighboring countries considering acts of aggression.
一支装备精良、训练有素的军队可以对考虑侵略行为的邻国起到威慑作用。
- The presence of missile defense systems acts as a deterrent to missile strikes.
导弹防御系统的存在对导弹袭击起到了威慑作用。
- Cybersecurity measures serve as a deterrent against cyberattacks on critical infrastructure.
网络安全措施作为对关键基础设施网络攻击的威慑。