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单词 deter
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deter

Word family noundetermentdeterrenceverbdeteradjectivedeterrent
de·ter /dɪˈtɜː $ -ˈtɜːr/ ●○○ verb (deterred, deterring) [transitiveT]  
PERSUADEto stop someone from doing something, by making them realize it will be difficult or have bad results 〔通过让对方意识到做某事会有困难或坏结果而〕制止,吓住〔某人〕 deterrent
 The company’s financial difficulties have deterred potential investors.
该公司的财务困境令潜在的投资者望而却步。
deter somebody from (doing) something
 The security camera was installed to deter people from stealing.
安装监控摄像机来防止偷窃。
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In everyday English, people usually say put someone off rather than deter someone: 在日常英语中,人们一般说 put someone off ,而不说 deter someone
Don’t let a few problems put you off.
不要让几个问题吓倒你。
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Origin deter
(1500-1600) Latin deterrere, from terrere to frighten
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