Kibbitzer 59 | Discourage, prevent etc. |
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... the model of Europe à la carte would discourage member states to secure an agreement on the EU's fundamental sphere such as the principle of a single market. | ... the model of Europe à la carte would discourage member states from securing an agreement on the EU's fundamental sphere such as the principle of a single market. |
The problem here is that the verb discourage has been given the same pattern of complementation as encourage. However while we encourage someone to do something, we discourage someone from doing something. The same contrast is shown by other pairs of verbs such as persuade/dissuade, allow/ prevent and help/hinder
Without television programmes how do you encourage people to buy television sets? | Watt stresses that the findings of the survey should not discourage individuals from adopting healthier lifestyles |
Tom could never persuade Susan to accompany him on these Sunday expeditions | The experience has not dissuaded the labiratory from trying to negotiate other contracts. |
The genome project will allow researchers to identify fatal or debilitating diseases. | The airlines will have to change their timetables to prevent aircraft from routinely landing before dawn |
Adam Heller and colleagues have developed glass beads which help waterborne bacteria to degrade oil. | Too many teachers disgrace their profession and hinder the rest from doing a good job. |
19th April 1999 | Consultant: Tim Johns |
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