deterrent/dɪˈterənt; ?@ -ˈtɜ:-; dɪ`tərənt/ n, adj (thing) that deters or is meant to deter 起制止作用的（事物）; 遏止的（因素）; 威慑的（力量） His punishment will be a deterrent to others. 惩罚他以儆效尤. deterrent weapons, measures 具威慑性的武器、 遏制性的手段.
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