| Idx | 1327 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | hinder |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | Capital punishment aims to hinder people from committing such crimes. |
| Correct Sentence | Capital punishment aims to deter people from committing such crimes. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | Capital punishment aims to [[hinder]] people from committing such crimes. |
| Cloze Sentence | Capital punishment aims to [[deter]] people from committing such crimes. |
| Cloze Answer | deter |
| Choices | hinder | deter |
| Explanation | deter sb (from doing sth) = persuade someone not to do something: 'The threat of imprisonment has failed to deter these young offenders.' |
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