repellent
01
causing intense dislike, disgust, or aversion
例子
The smell from the garbage was utterly repellent.
His repellent behavior drove everyone away.
02
unable to blend with or absorb another substance
例子
The material 's repellent finish prevents corrosion.
Oil is naturally repellent to water.
Repellent
01
驱虫剂, 排斥力
the ability or force that drives something away or prevents approach
例子
The strong magnetic repellent between the poles prevented them from touching.
两极之间的强磁斥力阻止了它们接触。
Fear acted as a natural repellent, keeping him from entering the dark alley.
恐惧起到了天然驱避剂的作用，阻止他进入黑暗的小巷。
02
驱虫剂, 驱避剂
a substance applied to keep animals away
例子
Mosquito repellent is essential in tropical regions.
蚊虫驱避剂在热带地区是必不可少的。
The farmer sprayed a deer repellent around the crops.
农民在庄稼周围喷洒了一种鹿用驱虫剂。
03
防水剂, 拒水剂
a substance used to treat materials to make them resistant to water
例子
The jacket was coated with a water-repellent.
这件夹克涂有防水剂。
The tent fabric was treated with a repellent to keep it dry.
帐篷织物经过驱避剂处理以保持干燥。
词汇树
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