Αναζήτηση
to repel
01
to push away or cause something or someone to retreat or withdraw
Transitive: to repel sth
Example
The knight held up his shield to repel the incoming arrows.
The goalkeeper managed to repel every attempt at scoring during the match.
The spray effectively repelled mosquitoes, preventing them from biting.
02
to cause someone to feel a strong dislike or aversion towards something
Transitive: to repel sb
Example
The repulsive sight of the insects repelled the hikers.
The constant negativity was repelling potential investors.
The foul smell of the garbage repels visitors to the alley.
03
(of magnetic or electric fields) to force something with a similar charge or magnetic polarity away from itself
Transitive: to repel a charged particle
Example
The negative charge on the surface of the object repelled the positively charged particles.
The electric field of the charged particle can repel other particles with the same charge.
The two magnets repelled each other with great force when their like poles faced each other.
04
to reject or dismiss something, especially an idea, argument, or theory
Transitive: to repel an idea or theory
Example
She repelled the notion that technology could completely replace human interaction.
He repelled accusations of dishonesty by presenting proof of his integrity.
The scientist repelled the hypothesis, arguing that the evidence did not support it.
05
to cause a feeling of aversion or dislike
Intransitive
Example
The smell of the trash repelled, lingering in the air long after the garbage was collected.
The strong scent of the perfume repelled, leaving a cloud of discomfort in the room.
The bitter taste of the medicine repelled, making it hard to finish the dose.
Παράδειγμα
The knight held up his shield to repel the incoming arrows.
The goalkeeper managed to repel every attempt at scoring during the match.
The spray effectively repelled mosquitoes, preventing them from biting.
The strong winds repelled the hot air balloon, causing it to drift away from its intended path.
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