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de.ter objHdI5tV:5, $-5tV:rv [T]-rr- to prevent or discourage (someone) from doing something by making it difficult for them to do it or by threatening bad results if they do it使…不敢，威慑住The government is bringing in stricter laws to deter drunken drivers.政府正在提出更为严厉的法律，使人们不敢酒后驾车。These measures are designed to deter an enemy attack.这些措施的目的在于制止敌人的一次进攻。High prices are deterring a lot of young couples from buying houses.昂贵的价格使许多年轻夫妇打消买房的念头。
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