deterrence

noun uncountable

UK /dɪˈterəns/

单词	deterrence
释义	deterrence noun uncountable UK /dɪˈterəns/ DEFINITIONS2 1 the idea that people will decide not to do something if they believe that something unpleasant could happen to them as a result Synonyms and related words Miscellaneous bad things a necessary evil a sore point/spot/subject bear/take the brunt of something 2 the idea that the possession of a particular weapon will make other countries afraid to attack the country that owns it a policy of nuclear deterrence Synonyms and related words Arms control and disarmament amnesty arms control arms race deterrence noun uncountable US /dɪˈterəns/ DEFINITIONS2 1 the idea that people will decide not to do something if they believe that something unpleasant could happen to them as a result Synonyms and related words Miscellaneous bad things a necessary evil a sore point/spot/subject bear/take the brunt of something 2 the idea that the possession of a particular weapon will make other countries afraid to attack the country that owns it a policy of nuclear deterrence Synonyms and related words Arms control and disarmament amnesty arms control arms race
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