Definition
威慑 (wēi shè) means 'to deter' — it's a formal, strategic word used for military or political power that prevents an enemy from acting. It's much stronger and more official than 吓 (xià), which is everyday 'to scare or frighten' someone personally.
verb
to deterto intimidate (with military or strategic power)
Examples
- 威慑。Qiángdà de hǎijūn lìliàng nénggòu wēi shè qiánzài dírén.A powerful naval force can deter potential adversaries.
- 威慑，。Zhège xiéyì de mùdì shì hùxiāng wēi shè, bìmiǎn zhànzhēng.The purpose of this agreement is to mutually deter and avoid war.
- 威慑。Hé wǔqì shì yì zhǒng zhòngyào de zhànlüè wēi shè shǒuduàn.Nuclear weapons are an important strategic means of deterrence.
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