deter /dɪˈtɜː/ CET6+ TEM4 ( deterring, deterred, deters )

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  V-T To deter someone from doing something means to make them not want to do it or continue doing it. 阻止

  例：

  Supporters of the death penalty argue that it would deter criminals from carrying guns.

  死刑的支持者辩称，死刑可以阻止罪犯携带枪支。