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威慑

wēi shè

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to deter

Definition

通过显示力量或威胁使对方感到畏惧，从而不敢采取某种行动。

To deter someone from taking action by showing force or making threats, causing fear or hesitation.

Usage

常作动词或名词，用于描述通过威胁、展示武力或施加压力来遏制对方行动的行为。

Used as a verb or noun, describing the act of deterring someone's actions through threats, display of force, or pressure.

Examples

  • 1 核武器的存在起到了威慑作用，防止了大规模战争。 (The existence of nuclear weapons serves as a deterrent, preventing large-scale war.)
  • 2 这种强大的军事部署对潜在的侵略者形成了有效威慑。 (This powerful military deployment creates an effective deterrent against potential aggressors.)
  • 3 法律必须具有威慑力，才能遏制犯罪行为。 (Laws must have a deterrent effect to curb criminal behavior.)
  • 4 他试图用言语威慑对方，但效果不佳。 (He tried to deter the other party with words, but it was ineffective.)
  • 5 国际社会的制裁措施对某些国家形成了经济威慑。 (Sanctions by the international community create economic deterrence for certain countries.)

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