威慑力 (wēi shè lì) — deterrence, deterrent power
Definition
The power or effect of making an adversary afraid to act, through threat rather than direct force. Refers to a capability held by a country, military, or policy (e.g. 核威慑力, 经济制裁的威慑力).
noun
deterrencedeterrent power
Examples
- 威慑力。Hé wǔ qì de wēi shè lì ràng gè guó bù gǎn qīng jǔ wàng dòng.The deterrent power of nuclear weapons makes countries hesitate to act rashly.
- 威慑力。Zhè ge guó jiā de jūn shì wēi shè lì hěn qiáng.This country's military deterrence is very strong.
- 威慑力。Jīng jì zhì cái yě yǒu yí dìng de wēi shè lì.Economic sanctions also have a certain deterrent effect.
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