repel
US /rɪˈpel/
UK /rɪˈpel/

動詞
1.
擊退, 驅逐, 排斥
drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away
範例:
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The army successfully repelled the enemy attack.
軍隊成功擊退了敵人的進攻。
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The new insect spray is designed to repel mosquitoes.
這種新型殺蟲劑旨在驅趕蚊子。
2.
3.
排斥, 防水, 防油
(of a substance) be impervious to (another substance)
範例:
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This fabric is treated to repel water.
這種面料經過處理,可以防水。
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Oil and water repel each other.
油和水互不相容。
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