deterrence

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n. 威慑, 威慑力量 [法] 威慑力量, 制止物

发音

UK /dɪˈtɛɹəns/
其它
US /dɪˈtɝɹəns/
US /dɪˈtʌɹəns/
US /diˈtɝɹəns/
US /diˈtʌɹəns/

词形变化

deterrences 复数 deterrences

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.

    威慑

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  2. 2.

    An action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.

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  3. 3.

    The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.

    Nuclear deterrence: discouraging nuclear attack through the threat of nuclear retaliation.

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  4. 4.

    The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.

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  5. 5.

    The action of discouraging an action or event by instilling doubt or fear of the penalty or punishment.

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词汇关系

相关短语

词源

From the stem of deterrent + -ence.

来源:wiktionary