Mr Berlusconi decided that, instead of fighting for his legislation on its merits, he would try to deter voters from participating.

贝卢斯科尼认为与其老老实实的争取让法案通过，还不如尽量想办法让选民不要参加投票。

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It could also deter the other partner from fighting to save their marriage.

这也阻挠了另一方发起婚姻保卫战。

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The other benefit is deterrence. "It will save time of fighting and will deter in many cases a potential enemy from really launching an attack."

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