discourage

/dɪˈskərɪʤ/

try to prevent; show opposition to

中文释义：阻止；劝阻；使气馁

Strict regulations discourage companies from polluting the environment.

严格的法规阻止公司污染环境。

Parents should discourage their children from spending too much time on screens.

父母应劝阻孩子花太多时间在屏幕上。