The presence of security cameras serves as a deterrent to potential thieves.
监控摄像头的存在起到了对潜在小偷的威慑作用。
Bright lights act as a deterrent to burglars.
明亮的灯光可以威慑窃贼。
The fine is meant to be a deterrent to littering.
罚款的目的是阻止乱扔垃圾。
A strong fence is a good deterrent to deer in the garden.
坚固的围栏能很好地阻止鹿进入花园。
Choose the best synonym for the word “deterrent” as used in the sentence: “The new laws act as a deterrent against illegal dumping.”
C — obstacle. “deterrent” means n. something that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something
A loud alarm can be a powerful ______ against would-be burglars.
C — deterrent. “deterrent” means n. something that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something
deterrent — n. something that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something. In Chinese: 威慑物，制止物.
deterrent is pronounced /dɪˈterənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: de · ter · rent.
“deterrent” means something that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something. Examples: (1) The presence of security cameras serves as a deterrent to potential thieves. (2) Bright lights act as a deterrent to burglars. (3) The fine is meant to be a deterrent to littering. (4) A strong fence is a good deterrent to deer in the garden.
discouragement, obstacle, hindrance, impediment — all close in meaning to deterrent (n. something that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something).
Yes. deterrent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.
de(opposition)+terr(fear)+ent→ something or someone fearsome → deterrent.