repel
verb
Definitions of repel verb
force(力量)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To force something or someone away, preventing their approach or attack.
驅逐；擊退；抵禦
It's a common myth that consuming garlic will repel mosquitoes.
常見的迷思是食用大蒜可以驅逐蚊子。
This mosquito repellent is said to effectively repel insects.
這種驅蚊劑據說能有效驅逐昆蟲。
Border guards successfully repelled the individuals attempting to cross illegally.
邊境守衛成功擊退了試圖非法越境的人。
- Transitive(及物動詞)physics(物理)specialized(專業)
To create a force field that pushes away a similar magnetic field.
排斥；相斥
When the same poles of two magnets are brought close, they will repel each other.
當兩個磁鐵的相同極靠近時，它們會互相排斥。
In electromagnetism, like charges repel each other.
在電磁學中，相同的電荷會互相排斥。
This device uses magnetic repulsion to achieve levitation.
這個裝置利用磁力排斥來實現懸浮。
aversion(厭惡)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To cause someone to feel a strong aversion, making them want to avoid something.
使反感；使厭惡；令人難以接受
His unsanitary habits were extremely repelling.
他不衛生的習慣令人極度反感。
The violent scenes in the film were repelling.
電影中的暴力場面令人厭惡。
She was repelled by such arrogance and self-importance.
她對這種傲慢和自大感到反感。