“威慑”的英语可以翻译为：deter，overawe，terrorize with military force ...

他们真的相信死刑具有威慑作用。They seriously believe that capital punishment is a deterrent.调集了两个装甲兵团去威慑、控制人群。Two regiments of cavalry were called out to tame the crowds.判处长期徒刑可对违法者起到强有力的威慑作用。Long prison sentences can be a very effecti...