| [/rɪˈpel; rɪˋpɛl/] v (-ll-) 用法:
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. 用法:
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. 用法:
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. 用法:
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. |