repel
v
(-ll-)
1 [Tn] drive (sb/sth) back or away; repulse 趕走或驅除(某人[某事物]); 擊退
repel an attacker, attack, invasion 擊退進攻者、 進攻、 入侵
(fig 比喻) The surface repels moisture, ie does not allow it to penetrate. 這表層能防潮.
2 [Tn] refuse to accept (sb/sth); spurn 拒絕(某人[某事物]); 唾棄
She repelled him/his advances, ie discouraged him/them. 她拒絕了他[他的追求].
She repelled all offers of help. 她斷然拒絕一切援助.
3 [I, Tn] push (sth) away from itself by an unseen force 排斥(某事物)
North magnetic poles repel (each other). 磁北極與磁北極互相排斥.
4 [I, Tn] cause a feeling of distaste or disgust in (sb/sth) 使(某人[某事物])厭惡或反感
Gratuitous violence repels (most people). 無端使用暴力則激起民憤.
His greasy hair repelled her. 他頭發油膩很討她嫌.