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r^T#_=^zVNnF.q,6vDl。

2. Fortnight 两周

I hope to be back in a fortnight.

我希望两周后回来)H;bUsiI=5um[47@.]hU。

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FgE^eKgR^fHtdS5。