"deterrent" 怎么发音
word
di-TUR-uhnt
dit-UR-uhnt
释义
Something that makes people less likely to do something, often by threatening negative consequences or punishment.
IPA 音标
美式英语
dɪˈtɝɹənt
英式英语
dɪtˈɜːɹənt
简化发音
美式
di-TUR-uhnt
英式
dit-UR-uhnt
语境中听
The fence acts as a deterrent to keep people out.
Tough laws are used as a deterrent against crime.
The alarm system is a good deterrent for burglars.
For many people, high fines are enough of a deterrent to avoid speeding.