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单词 repellent
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repellent

(rɪpelənt)
Word forms: plural repellentslanguage note: The spelling repellant is also used for meaning [sense 2].
1. adjective
If you think that something is horrible and disgusting you can say that it is repellent.
[formal]
...a very large, very repellent toad.
She still found the place repellent.
Synonyms: disgusting, offensive, revolting, obscene More Synonyms of repellent
2. variable noun [usually noun NOUN]
Insect repellent is a product containing chemicals that you spray into the air or on your body in order to keep insects away.
...mosquito repellent.
More Synonyms of repellent

repellent in British English

or repellant (rɪˈpɛlənt)
adjective
1. 
giving rise to disgust or aversion; distasteful or repulsive
2. 
driving or forcing away or back; repelling
noun also: repellant
3. 
something, esp a chemical substance, that repels
insect repellent
4. 
a substance with which fabrics are treated to increase their resistance to water
Derived forms
repellence (reˈpellence) or repellance (reˈpellance) or repellency (reˈpellency) or repellancy (reˈpellancy)
noun
repellently (reˈpellently) or repellantly (reˈpellantly)
adverb

repellent in American English

(rɪˈpɛlənt)
adjective
1. 
that repels; pushing away or driving back
2. 
a. 
causing distaste, dislike, or aversion; repulsive
b. 
causing insects, etc. to react by staying away
3. 
able to resist the absorption of liquid, esp. water, to a limited extent
a water-repellent raincoat
noun
4. 
something that repels
; specif.,
a. 
a solution applied to fabric to make it water-repellent
b. 
any substance used to repel insects
Also reˈpellant
Derived forms
repellence (reˈpellence)
noun or reˈpellency
repellently (reˈpellently)
adverb
Word origin
L repellens

Examples of 'repellent' in a sentence
repellent

There was something repellent about her which was not only due to the annoyance which was directed against me.
Holt, Victoria THE BLACK OPAL (2001)
Her face was smeared with suntan oil and mosquito repellent.
O'Connor, Joe DESPERADOES (2001)
Toni, sceptical about most things, was unsure exactly why he found the idea of joining them so repellent.
Townsend, Eileen IN LOVE AND WAR (2001)
Mandralisca found this new Barjazid just as charmingly repellent as his elder brother had been.
Robert Silverberg KING OF DREAMS (2001)

In other languages
repellent

British English: repellent /rɪˈpɛlənt/ ADJECTIVE
If you think that something is horrible and disgusting, you can say it is repellent.
...a very large, very repellent toad.
  • American English: repellent
  • Arabic: طَارِد
  • Brazilian Portuguese: repulsivo
  • Chinese: 令人厌恶的
  • Croatian: odbojan
  • Czech: odpudivý
  • Danish: frastødende
  • Dutch: weerzinwekkend
  • European Spanish: repelente
  • Finnish: vastenmielinen
  • French: repoussant
  • German: widerlich
  • Greek: απωθητικός
  • Italian: repellente
  • Japanese: 嫌な
  • Korean: 불쾌한
  • Norwegian: frastøtende
  • Polish: odpychający
  • European Portuguese: repugnante
  • Romanian: respingător
  • Russian: репеллент
  • Latin American Spanish: repelente
  • Swedish: frånstötande
  • Thai: ทำให้เป็นที่รังเกียจ
  • Turkish: itici
  • Ukrainian: огидний
  • Vietnamese: ghê tởm
British English: repellent NOUN
Insect repellent is a product containing chemicals that you spray into the air or on your body in order to keep insects away.
...mosquito repellent.
  • American English: repellent
  • Brazilian Portuguese: repelente
  • Chinese: 驱虫剂
  • European Spanish: repelente
  • French: insectifuge
  • German: Insektenschutzmittel
  • Italian: repellente
  • Japanese: 防虫剤
  • Korean: 방충제
  • European Portuguese: repelente
  • Latin American Spanish: repelente

All related terms of 'repellent'

moth repellent
a chemical produced and sold to keep moths off clothes
shark repellent
any tactic used by a corporation to prevent a takeover by a corporate raider
water-repellent
(of fabrics, garments, etc) having a finish that resists the absorption of water
insect repellent
a substance applied to skin or clothing which deters or repels insects
mosquito repellent
a chemical substance, such as a spray or lotion , applied to the body to prevent mosquitoes biting

Chinese translation of 'repellent'

repellent

(rɪˈpɛlənt)

adj

  1. 令人厌(厭)恶(惡)的 (lìng rén yànwù de)
1 (adjective) 
Definition
disgusting or distasteful
She still found the place repellent.
Synonyms
disgusting
The curry was disgusting.
offensive
the offensive smell of manure
revolting
The smell in the cell was revolting.
obscene
It was obscene to spend millions producing unwanted food.
sickening
This was a sickening attack on a defenceless creature.
distasteful
an extremely unpleasant and distasteful experience
horrid (informal)
What a horrid smell!
obnoxious
The people at my table were so obnoxious, I had to leave.
repulsive
repulsive, fat, white slugs
noxious
nauseating
The judge described the offences as nauseating and unspeakable.
odious
He's the most odious man I have ever met.
hateful
Why must I live in this hateful place?
repugnant
His actions were improper and repugnant.
off-putting (British, informal)
loathsome
the loathsome spectacle we were obliged to witness
abhorrent
Most people find cruelty to animals abhorrent.
abominable
The President described the attack as an abominable crime.
cringe-making (British, informal)
yucky or yukky (slang)
yucko (Australian, slang)
discouraging
2 (adjective) 
Definition
resisting water etc.
a shower repellent jacket
Synonyms
proof
The fortress was proof against attack.
resistant
repelling
impermeable
The canoe is made from an impermeable wood.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of abhorrent
Definition
hateful or disgusting
Most people find cruelty to animals abhorrent.
Synonyms
hateful,
hated,
offensive,
disgusting,
horrible,
revolting,
obscene,
distasteful,
horrid,
repellent,
obnoxious,
despicable,
repulsive,
heinous,
odious,
repugnant,
loathsome,
abominable,
execrable,
detestable
in the sense of abominable
Definition
very bad or unpleasant
The President described the attack as an abominable crime.
Synonyms
detestable,
shocking,
terrible (informal),
offensive,
foul,
disgusting,
horrible,
revolting,
obscene,
vile,
horrid,
repellent,
atrocious,
obnoxious,
despicable,
repulsive,
base,
heinous,
hellish (informal),
odious,
hateful,
repugnant,
reprehensible,
loathsome,
abhorrent,
contemptible,
villainous,
nauseous,
wretched,
accursed,
execrable,
godawful (slang)
in the sense of distasteful
Definition
unpleasant or offensive
an extremely unpleasant and distasteful experience
Synonyms
unpleasant,
offensive,
obscene,
undesirable,
unsavoury,
obnoxious,
unpalatable,
displeasing,
repulsive,
objectionable,
disagreeable,
repugnant,
loathsome,
abhorrent,
nauseous,
uninviting

Nearby words of
repellent

  • repeated
  • repeatedly
  • repel
  • repellent
  • repent
  • repentance
  • repentant

Synonyms of 'repellent'

repellent

Explore 'repellent' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of hateful
Definition
causing or deserving hate
Why must I live in this hateful place?
Synonyms
horrible,
despicable,
offensive,
foul,
disgusting,
forbidding,
revolting,
obscene,
vile,
repellent,
obnoxious,
repulsive,
heinous,
odious,
repugnant,
loathsome,
abhorrent,
abominable,
execrable,
detestable
in the sense of horrid
Definition
disagreeable or unpleasant
What a horrid smell!
Synonyms
unpleasant,
terrible (informal),
awful,
offensive,
nasty,
disgusting,
horrible,
dreadful,
obscene,
disagreeable,
yucky or yukky (slang),
yucko (Australian, slang)
in the sense of impermeable
Definition
(of a substance) not allowing fluid to pass through
The canoe is made from an impermeable wood.
Synonyms
impenetrable,
resistant,
impervious,
waterproof,
impassable,
hermetic,
nonporous
in the sense of loathsome
Definition
causing loathing
the loathsome spectacle we were obliged to witness
Synonyms
hateful,
offensive,
nasty,
disgusting,
horrible,
revolting,
obscene,
vile,
obnoxious,
repulsive,
nauseating,
odious,
repugnant,
abhorrent,
abominable,
execrable,
detestable,
yucky or yukky (slang),
yucko (Australian, slang)
in the sense of nauseating
The judge described the offences as nauseating and unspeakable.
Synonyms
disgusting,
offensive,
appalling,
nasty,
foul,
revolting,
sickening,
ghastly,
vile,
obnoxious,
repulsive,
odious,
repugnant,
loathsome,
abhorrent,
abominable,
stomach-churning,
stomach-turning,
repellant,
sick-making
in the sense of obnoxious
Definition
extremely unpleasant
The people at my table were so obnoxious, I had to leave.
Synonyms
loathsome,
offensive,
nasty,
foul,
disgusting,
unpleasant,
revolting,
obscene,
sickening,
vile,
horrid (informal),
repellent,
repulsive,
objectionable,
disagreeable,
nauseating,
odious,
hateful,
repugnant,
reprehensible,
abhorrent,
abominable,
insufferable,
execrable,
detestable,
hateable,
dislikable or dislikeable,
yucky or yukky (slang),
yucko (Australian, slang)
in the sense of obscene
Definition
disgusting
It was obscene to spend millions producing unwanted food.
Synonyms
offensive,
shocking,
evil,
disgusting,
outrageous,
revolting,
sickening,
vile,
wicked,
repellent,
atrocious,
obnoxious,
heinous,
nauseating,
odious,
loathsome,
abominable,
detestable
in the sense of odious
Definition
offensive or hateful
He's the most odious man I have ever met.
Synonyms
offensive,
nasty,
foul,
disgusting,
horrible,
unpleasant,
revolting,
obscene,
sickening,
vile,
horrid,
repellent,
unsavoury,
obnoxious,
unpalatable,
repulsive,
disagreeable,
nauseating,
hateful,
repugnant,
loathsome,
abhorrent,
abominable,
execrable,
detestable,
yucky or yukky (slang),
yucko (Australian, slang)
in the sense of offensive
Definition
unpleasant or disgusting to the senses
the offensive smell of manure
Synonyms
disgusting,
gross,
nasty,
foul,
unpleasant,
revolting,
stinking,
sickening,
vile,
repellent,
unsavoury,
obnoxious,
unpalatable,
objectionable,
disagreeable,
nauseating,
odious,
repugnant,
loathsome,
abominable,
grotty (slang),
detestable,
noisome,
yucky or yukky (slang),
festy (Australian, slang),
yucko (Australian, slang)
in the sense of repugnant
Definition
offensive or disgusting
His actions were improper and repugnant.
Synonyms
distasteful,
offensive,
foul,
disgusting,
revolting,
sickening,
vile,
horrid (informal),
repellent,
obnoxious,
objectionable,
nauseating,
odious,
hateful,
loathsome,
abhorrent,
abominable,
yucky or yukky (slang),
yucko (Australian, slang)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of repulsive
Definition
disgusting or distasteful
repulsive, fat, white slugs
Synonyms
disgusting,
offensive,
foul,
ugly,
forbidding,
unpleasant,
revolting,
obscene,
sickening,
hideous,
vile,
distasteful,
horrid (informal),
repellent,
obnoxious,
objectionable,
disagreeable,
nauseating,
odious,
hateful,
loathsome,
abhorrent,
abominable,
yucky or yukky (slang),
yucko (Australian, slang),
fugly (US, Australian)
in the sense of revolting
Definition
horrible and disgusting
The smell in the cell was revolting.
Synonyms
disgusting,
shocking,
offensive,
appalling,
nasty,
foul,
horrible,
obscene,
sickening,
distasteful,
horrid (informal),
repellent,
obnoxious,
repulsive,
nauseating,
repugnant,
loathsome,
abhorrent,
abominable,
nauseous,
cringe-making (British, informal),
noisome,
yucky or yukky (slang),
yucko (Australian, slang)
in the sense of sickening
Definition
causing horror or disgust
This was a sickening attack on a defenceless creature.
Synonyms
disgusting,
revolting,
vile,
offensive,
foul,
distasteful,
repulsive,
nauseating,
loathsome,
nauseous,
gut-wrenching,
putrid,
stomach-turning (informal),
cringe-making (British, informal),
noisome,
yucky or yukky (slang),
yucko (Australian, slang)
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