deterde•ter /dɪ'tɜːʳ/ (deterred, deterred; deterring)

vt

1. 威慑，使不敢

2. 阻拦；使灰心；延缓

• Nothing can deter us from doing it. 什么也不能阻止我们做这件事。

• Timber is often treated with chemical substance to deter rot. 木材常以化学药品处理，以防腐烂。