1. deter someone from doing 阻止
Supporters of the death penalty argue that it would deter criminals from carrying guns.
死刑的支持者辩称,死刑可以阻止罪犯携带枪支
。2. Fortnight 两周
I hope to be back in a fortnight.
我希望两周后回来
。3. lay off 解雇
100,000 federal workers will be laid off to reduce the deficit.
10万名联邦工作人员将被解雇以减少赤字
。