deter

思いとどまらせる、断念させる

難しさや危険、不快さを感じさせ、何かをするのを思いとどまらせる。

やさしい英語で： To make someone decide not to do something because it seems difficult, risky, or unpleasant.

• The high price deterred many buyers.
• Rain did not deter us from going out.
• Don't let one failure deter you from trying again.

使い方： deter someone from doing something (The cold weather deterred us from swimming.)

類義語： discourage, dissuade, put off

反対語： encourage

よく使う表現： deter someone from, deter potential buyers, deter someone completely

抑止する、防ぐ

困難や危険を伴わせるなどして、行動や出来事が起こりにくくする。

やさしい英語で： To make an action or event less likely, especially by making it difficult or risky.

• Security cameras can deter theft.
• The new fines are intended to deter dangerous driving.
• Will a stronger fence deter another attack?

類義語： discourage, prevent, inhibit

反対語： encourage

よく使う表現： deter crime, deter theft, deter an attack