repel
英 /rɪˈpel/ 美 /rɪˈpel/
- v. 驱赶；击退Force someone or something to move away.
- v. 排斥；不吸收Push something away or prevent it from being absorbed.
- v. 使厌恶Make someone feel strong dislike or disgust.
This spray helps repel mosquitoes when we eat outside.
我们在户外吃饭时，这种喷雾有助于驱蚊。
Modern outdoor clothing uses specially treated fabrics that repel water while allowing moisture to escape.
现代户外服装采用经过特殊处理的面料，既能防水，又能排出湿气。
搭配
repel insects 驱虫repel an attack 击退进攻repel water 防水repel each other 相互排斥
辨析提示
过去式 repelled，动名词 repelling，双写l。
词族
repellent (adj.)、repulsion (n.)、repulsive (adj.)
近义 repulse、drive away
反义 attract
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