n. 威慑，遏制；威慑武器
adj. 威慑的，遏制的
[
复数
deterrents
比较级
more deterrent
最高级
most deterrent
]
1.Long prison sentences can be a very effective deterrent for offenders.
判处长期徒刑可对违法者起到强有力的威慑作用。
2."I think it's a great deterrent for kids," said Kristen Polland.
克里丝藤·波兰德说：“我认为这对于孩子是一个很好的震慑手段。”
3.The idea of building a nuclear deterrent is completely off the political agenda.
制造核威慑武器的意见完全不在政治议程中。
4.He says this stigmatization will act as a potent deterrent to their use.
他说，这种遣责将对集束弹的使用形成强有力的威摄作用。
5.At the same time, the rarity of execution means it is no deterrent.
与此同时，绞刑的极少执行意也味着它不具有威慑性。
6.The only credible deterrent was letting Greece default.
唯一可靠的缓解之法就是拖延希腊的还款期限。