(~s)
A ~ is something which discourages people from behaving or acting in a particular way. (FORMAL)
High marginal tax rates may act as a ~ to working longer hours.
= deterrent
? incentive
N-VAR: oft N to n/-ing, N to-inf
(~s)
A ~ is something which discourages people from behaving or acting in a particular way. (FORMAL)
High marginal tax rates may act as a ~ to working longer hours.
= deterrent
? incentive
N-VAR: oft N to n/-ing, N to-inf
Collins COBUILD. Толковый словарь английского языка для изучающих язык Коллинз COBUILD (международная база данных языков Бирмингемского университета) . 2012