deterrent
US /dɪˈtə:rənt, -ˈtʌr-/
・UK /dɪˈterənt/
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n.NounSomething stopping people wanting to do something
A lock is a deterrent to stop people from coming in
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The Race to Secure Taiwan’s AI Chips as Fears of a Chinese Invasion Loom | WSJ
- Some defense analysts believe the company's remarkable value serves as a deterrent to a Chinese invasion, with TSMC often referred to as Taiwan's so-called "Silicon Shield."
Some defense analysts believe the company's remarkable value serves as a deterrent to a Chinese invasion, with TSMC often referred to as Taiwan's so-called "Silicon Shield."
- as a deterrent to a Chinese invasion.
as a deterrent to a Chinese invasion.
Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
- The distinctive pectoral fins of the zebra lionfish are a delight for underwater photographers but a deterrent to predators.
The distinctive pectoral fins of the zebra lionfish are a delight for underwater photographers but a deterrent to predators.
- are a delight for underwater photographers but a deterrent to predators.
are a delight for underwater photographers but a deterrent to predators.
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- Demographics. Your age. Mm-hmm. Okay. So, if my mom rocked in here and she started being like, hey, guys, what's up, dude? I'd be like, mom, you okay, man? Because your age is deterrent or it's going to tell you about what slang you should use and what you shouldn't use.
Demographics. Your age. Mm-hmm. Okay. So, if my mom rocked in here and she started being like, hey, guys, what's up, dude? I'd be like, mom, you okay, man? Because your age is deterrent or it's going to tell you about what slang you should use and what you shouldn't use.
10 Dumb Luggage Features That Drive Travelers CRAZY
- Another option is using bags with no zippers at all, opting instead for latches, which can be more theft deterrent.
Another option is using bags with no zippers at all, opting instead for latches, which can be more theft deterrent.
- Another option is using bags with no zippers at all, opting instead for latches, which can be more theft deterrent.
Another option is using bags with no zippers at all, opting instead for latches, which can be more theft deterrent.
Can China Stop North Korea's Nukes? | China Uncensored
- The Hermit Kingdom is now equipped with the most powerful nuclear deterrent.
The Hermit Kingdom is now equipped with the most powerful nuclear deterrent.
- "equipped with the most powerful nuclear deterrent."
"equipped with the most powerful nuclear deterrent."
Will the US directly participate in Israel's campaign against Iran? | DW News
- So since 2003 Iran has always tried to use the nuclear program as leverage for Interacting with its enemies, especially with the United States rather than the base for deterrent So there wasn't any meaning threat to Israel.
So since 2003 Iran has always tried to use the nuclear program as leverage for Interacting with its enemies, especially with the United States rather than the base for deterrent So there wasn't any meaning threat to Israel.
The law that broke US immigration
- Laws like IRA-IRA shaped the way the U.S. focuses on immigration enforcement as a deterrent.
Laws like IRA-IRA shaped the way the U.S. focuses on immigration enforcement as a deterrent.
- Laws like IRA-IRA shaped the way the U.S. focuses on immigration enforcement as a deterrent.
Laws like IRA-IRA shaped the way the U.S. focuses on immigration enforcement as a deterrent.
The Flying Man
- ...many share the opinion that capital punishment isn't a deterrent to crime...
...many share the opinion that capital punishment isn't a deterrent to crime...
- Many share the opinion that capital punishment isn't a deterrent to crime.
Many share the opinion that capital punishment isn't a deterrent to crime.
Do You Support The Death Penalty? Public Opinion POLL Released
- When you murder someone, it isn't a deterrent.
When you murder someone, it isn't a deterrent.
- it day it doesn't it is in a deterrent with Norman if they had the
it day it doesn't it is in a deterrent with Norman if they had the
For the first time, military aircraft are used to deport undocumented immigrants
- It's clearly meant to be a deterrent against future migration.
It's clearly meant to be a deterrent against future migration.
- It's clearly meant to be a deterrent against future migration.
It's clearly meant to be a deterrent against future migration.