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語源

From the stem of deterrent +‎ -ence.

発音

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA: /dɪˈtɛɹəns/
• (米国発音) IPA: /dɪˈtɝɹəns/, /dɪˈtʌɹəns/, /diˈtɝɹəns/, /diˈtʌɹəns/

名詞

deterrence (countable and uncountable, plural deterrences)

1. The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.

   The policy relies on nuclear deterrence.

   Strict penalties act as a deterrence against theft.

   effective deterrence

2. An action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.

   policy of deterrence

3. The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.
   1. (specifically) Nuclear deterrence: discouraging nuclear attack through the threat of nuclear retaliation.
4. The action of discouraging an action or event by instilling doubt or fear of the penalty or punishment.

同意語

• intimidation
• dissuasion

派生語

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