望而却步 meaning in English

direct the eyes upon ... and step back; flinch; shrink back at the sight of (sth. dangerous or difficult)

The insecurity of the venture kept investors away .
这种冒险事业的不安全性使投资者望而却步。
It is enough to put anybody off shopping for life
这种经历足以让所有人从此对购物望而却步。
From such a connection she could not wonder that he should shrink
她当然不怪他对这门亲事望而却步。
Your price is prohibitive
你方价格高得令人望而却步。
Your price is prohibitive
你方价格高得令人望而却步

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