威慑力

威懾力

wēishèlì

noun #33,788

Meanings

1 deterrent power
2 deterrence
3 intimidating force

Characters

to overawe; to frighten

Examples

核武器是一种巨大的威慑力。

Hé wǔqì shì yī zhǒng jùdà de wēishèlì.

Nuclear weapons are a huge deterrent.

这项法律对犯罪有很强的威慑力。

Zhè xiàng fǎlǜ duì fànzuì yǒu hěn qiáng de wēishèlì.

This law has a strong deterrent effect on crime.

Tips

usage

威慑力 = 威 (might/intimidate) + 慑 (overawe) + 力 (force/power). Common in news on military, law enforcement, and policy. Pairs well with 具有 (to possess) and 形成 (to form).

Stroke Order

威 wēi

慑 shè

力 lì