repel

US /rɪˈpel/
UK /rɪˈpel/
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1.

擊退, 驅逐, 排斥

drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away

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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。
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drive backforce backpush backbeat backfight offward offfend offkeep at baydeterdiscourage
2.

使厭惡, 使反感

be repulsive or distasteful to

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The smell of durian tends to repel many people.
榴蓮的氣味往往會令人反感。
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His arrogant attitude repels potential clients.
他傲慢的態度令潛在客戶反感。
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disgustrevoltnauseateoffendalienateput offturn off
3.

排斥, 防水, 防油

(of a substance) be impervious to (another substance)

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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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resistwithstandbe impervious tobe proof against
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repellent