공포나 의구심을 심어주어 특정 행동을 하지 못하도록 막는 일.
The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
예문:
"The presence of security cameras acts as a deterrence to potential shoplifters."
"Heavy fines provide a strong deterrence against illegal dumping."
적대국이 공격이나 원치 않는 행동을 하지 못하도록 군사력 등을 통해 압박하는 전략.
A strategy intended to dissuade an adversary from taking a military action or to prevent aggression.
예문:
"The country's military exercises were intended as a deterrence against foreign invasion."
"Diplomatic sanctions are often used as a form of deterrence in international politics."