Disappearances work on two levels: not only do they silence opponents and critics who have disappeared, but they also create uncertainty and fear in the wider community, silencing others who would oppose and criticise.
失踪有两个作用：不仅使那些失踪的敌人和批判者无法发声而且还在更广泛的人群中制造不确定感和恐惧，致使那些可能反对和批判的人也不敢发言。