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repel
v
(-ll-)
1 [Tn] drive (sb/sth) back or away; repulse 赶走或驱除(某人[某事物]); 击退
repel an attacker, attack, invasion 击退进攻者、 进攻、 入侵
(fig 比喻) The surface repels moisture, ie does not allow it to penetrate. 这表层能防潮.
2 [Tn] refuse to accept (sb/sth); spurn 拒绝(某人[某事物]); 唾弃
She repelled him/his advances, ie discouraged him/them. 她拒绝了他[他的追求].
She repelled all offers of help. 她断然拒绝一切援助.
3 [I, Tn] push (sth) away from itself by an unseen force 排斥(某事物)
North magnetic poles repel (each other). 磁北极与磁北极互相排斥.
4 [I, Tn] cause a feeling of distaste or disgust in (sb/sth) 使(某人[某事物])厌恶或反感
Gratuitous violence repels (most people). 无端使用暴力则激起民愤.
His greasy hair repelled her. 他头发油腻很讨她嫌.
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