to awe; to frighten; to deter by shock
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to frighten or awe into submission; to deter by shock
formalOften used in military, legal, or political contexts to describe intimidating opponents or criminals through displays of force or authority.
Zhè这
cì次
jūn军
shì事
yǎn演
xí习
shì是
wèi为
le了
zhèn震
shè慑
qián潜
zài在
de的
dí敌
rén人
。
This military exercise is intended to deter potential enemies.
Fǎ法
lǜ律
de的
zuò作
yòng用
shì是
zhèn震
shè慑
fàn犯
zuì罪
fèn分
zǐ子
，
bǎo保
hù护
gōng公
mín民
ān安
quán全
。
The function of the law is to deter criminals and protect public safety.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
yán严
lì厉
chǔ处
fá罚
qǐ起
dào到
le了
hěn很
hǎo好
de的
zhèn震
shè慑
xiào效
guǒ果
。
This severe punishment has achieved a very good deterrent effect.
Jǐng警
fāng方
tōng通
guò过
gōng公
kāi开
shěn审
pàn判
zhèn震
shè慑
le了
qí其
tā他
yǒu有
fàn犯
zuì罪
yì意
tú图
de的
rén人
。
The police deterred others with criminal intentions through public trials.