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.
You don't keep your word. Why didn't you tell me then? I've been looking forward to it. How can you change your mind at last minute?
你不守信用。为什么那时不告诉我呢?我一直都盼望着它呢。你怎么能在最后时刻改变主意呢?
And because I was deaf, I could not learn to speak.
因为我耳聋,我不能学说话。
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