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。
Choose the best synonym for the word “deterrent” as used in the sentence: “The new laws act as a deterrent against illegal dumping.”
B — 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.
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。)
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 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
de(opposition)+terr(fear)+ent→ something or someone fearsome → deterrent.