disincentive

抑制因素、阻力、负面诱因

High taxes can be a disincentive to small business owners.

高税率可能成为小型企业经营者的抑制因素。

打击、减损动力的因素

Low pay acts as a disincentive to work harder.

薪水太低会打击员工更努力工作的意愿。

抑制的、吓阻的少用

The policy had a clear disincentive effect on new investment.

这项政策对新投资明显有抑制作用。