deterrent
威慑
definition
noun
Disulfiram is a well established drug that acts as a deterrent to drinking by blocking the metabolism of alcohol and thus flooding the body with the toxic substance acetaldehyde.
a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
adjective
the deterrent effect of heavy prison sentences
able or intended to deter.
example
But a great deal of recent evidence strengthens the claim that capital punishment has large 'deterrent' effects.
To believe that a nuclear 'deterrent' can do away with a conventional war is a difficult theory to subscribe to.
The lack of ‘Canadian experience’ as a 'deterrent' to good jobs hovers over the immigrants much too long.
It will be backed by posters all over the town to enhance its 'deterrent' effect.
In many instances, the police fail to take effective 'deterrent' action against rash and negligent driving.
In fact, given the criminalisation of politics, his presence may have a 'deterrent' effect on the criminal elements.
The first raft of fines would soon have a 'deterrent' effect.
Statistics prove that modesty is not a 'deterrent' to rape.
Certainty harsh punishment is necessary so that it will have a 'deterrent' effect.
Footage has led to convictions, and the van also has a 'deterrent' effect.
Their report points out that service personnel have no choice over whether or not weapons such as the nuclear 'deterrent' are used, as this lies in the control of the Prime Minister.
An independent nuclear 'deterrent' , the Force de Frappe, was a prestigious symbol of this new policy.
The day of direct action was organised by campaign group Trident Ploughshares over a High Court judgement which ruled that Britain's nuclear 'deterrent' was not illegal.
Another was submarine-launched ballistic missiles as a part of the nuclear 'deterrent' of the superpowers.
And that setup will not act as a 'deterrent' to his desire or quest for democratic change in this country.
So it either goes for total compliance or it races to develop enough of a nuclear 'deterrent' that the USA does not want to risk an invasion.
Penalty rates, which once acted as a limited 'deterrent' to employers demanding excessive overtime, were either scrapped or severely cut back.
The irritating midges plague outdoor workers at the home of Britain's nuclear 'deterrent' on Gareloch all year round.
But Anderson admitted the park's unique location also serves as a 'deterrent' to the deluge of visitors he's hoping for.
There is substantial doubt that capital punishment has any significant 'deterrent' effect.
A fine of £200, plus damages of £100 may be a 'deterrent' to others.
He said the case would also be appealed on the basis that the sentences are not reasonable, and do not constitute a 'deterrent' to such abuse.
Last year this figure rose to 374 as the 'deterrent' effect of penalty points wore off.
Thus the culture of automobile travel would be a powerful 'deterrent' to the successful utilisation of the proposed train.
I don't remember anyone who feared they were too heavy to be admitted into heaven or that fatness was a 'deterrent' to salvation.
Not only does it mean police have photographic evidence of offenders which can be used in court, but the van has a 'deterrent' effect.
And the legal system generally takes the view that the value of using speech as evidence justifies this indirect 'deterrent' effect.
He concentrates on the British independent nuclear 'deterrent' , and concludes that it is an extravagance whose raison d' être expired with the Soviet Union.
Originally, North Korea saw a nuclear 'deterrent' as the cheapest and most effective means of defence.
Cdr Lister has joined an elite band of men at the helm of Britain's nuclear 'deterrent' .
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