deterrence deter force de dissuasion terrorize with force intimidate militarily
They seriously believe that capital punishment is a deterrent.
他们真的相信死刑具有威慑作用。
—— 柯林斯例句Two regiments of cavalry were called out to tame the crowds.
调集了两个装甲兵团去威慑、控制人群。
—— 柯林斯例句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。
—— 给力词典精选The most important deterrent for most criminals is the likelihood of detection and arrest.
对大多数罪犯来说,最大的威慑力量是警方可能会破案并将他们逮捕。
—— 柯林斯例句Dummy patrol cars will be set up beside motorways to frighten speeding motorists.
高速公路旁将安装仿真巡逻车以威慑那些超速驾车者。
—— 柯林斯例句