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deterrent in Chinese

deterrent in Chinese is 威慑的, 威慑因素, 威慑物 — deterrent means acting to discourage someone from doing something.

deterrent in Chinese

威慑的
adj
Pronounced: wēi shè de
Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.
威慑因素
noun
Pronounced: wēi shè yīn sù
Something that deters.
威慑物
noun
Pronounced: wēi shè wù
Something that deters.

What does "deterrent" mean?

  1. adj Acting to discourage someone from doing something.
    "The fine is meant to have a deterrent effect on speeding."
  2. noun Something that discourages an action, especially through fear of consequences.
    "A visible alarm system can be a strong deterrent to burglars."
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deterrent in a sentence

  • The fine is meant to have a deterrent effect on speeding.
  • A visible alarm system can be a strong deterrent to burglars.
  • Nuclear weapons are often described as a deterrent rather than a weapon of use.

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What is "deterrent" in Chinese?

"deterrent" in Chinese is 威慑的, 威慑因素, 威慑物. deterrent means: Acting to discourage someone from doing something.

How do you pronounce 威慑的?

"deterrent" in Chinese is 威慑的, pronounced "wēi shè de".

How do you use "deterrent" in a sentence?

Example: "The fine is meant to have a deterrent effect on speeding." In Chinese, "deterrent" is 威慑的, 威慑因素, 威慑物.

Are there other ways to say "deterrent" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "deterrent": 威慑的, 威慑因素, 威慑物.

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