deter

abschrecken, abhalten

Jemanden dazu bringen, etwas nicht zu tun, weil es schwierig, riskant oder unangenehm erscheint.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

So benutzt man es: deter someone from doing something (The cold weather deterred us from swimming.)

Synonyme: discourage, dissuade, put off

Gegenteile: encourage

Häufige Wendungen: deter someone from, deter potential buyers, deter someone completely

abschrecken, verhindern

Eine Handlung oder ein Ereignis unwahrscheinlicher machen, besonders durch Schwierigkeiten oder Risiken.

In einfachem Englisch: 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?

Synonyme: discourage, prevent, inhibit

Gegenteile: encourage

Häufige Wendungen: deter crime, deter theft, deter an attack