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repellent

UK /rɪˈpelənt/US /rɪˈpelənt/

词源

源自拉丁语 'repellere'(击退),由 're-'(回)和 'pellere'(驱动)组成,17世纪进入英语。

adjective

❶ 令人厌恶或排斥的,形容事物具有使人本能地想要远离或拒绝的特性。

“The smell of the chemical was so repellent that everyone left the room.”

(这种化学品的气味令人作呕,所有人都离开了房间。)

“His arrogant attitude is repellent to most people.”

(他傲慢的态度让大多数人感到反感。)

❶ 具有驱赶或防护功能的,特指能阻止昆虫、动物或水等接近的物质或特性。

“This mosquito repellent spray keeps bugs away for hours.”

(这种驱蚊喷雾可以持续数小时驱赶蚊虫。)

“The fabric has a water-repellent coating that prevents stains.”

(这种面料有防水涂层,能防止污渍渗透。)

同义词:repulsive, disgusting, offensive, deterrent, repelling

noun

❶ 驱虫剂或其他防护性化学物质,用于防止昆虫、动物或有害物质的接近。

“Don't forget to pack insect repellent for the jungle trek.”

(别忘了为丛林徒步准备驱虫剂。)

“This odorless repellent is effective against mosquitoes.”

(这款无味驱虫剂对蚊子很有效。)

同义词:deterrent, insecticide, repeller, barrier

常见短语

water repellent — 指材料具有防水特性,能使水珠滚落而不被吸收,常用于服装或户外装备。

“These water repellent hiking boots keep my feet dry in light rain.”

(这双防水登山鞋能让我的脚在小雨中保持干燥。)

insect repellent — 专门用于驱赶蚊虫等昆虫的化学或天然制剂,常见为喷雾或涂抹形式。

“The CDC recommends using EPA-registered insect repellents in malaria zones.”

(美国疾控中心建议在疟疾区使用环保局注册的驱虫剂。)