aversion
/əˈvɜːʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈvɜːrʒn/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈvər-zhən -shən/ (ame, mw)
aversion — noun
- aversionsingular
- aversionsplural
1. a deep and continuing feeling of disgust or disapproval toward someone or someth
a deep and continuing feeling of disgust or disapproval toward someone or something, making you want to keep your distance from them
Despite her strong aversion to spicy food, Yuna agreed to try the Thai curry her friend had made.
aversion + to + noun phrase (spicy food)
The Watanabe family has a deep aversion to smoking, so they asked guests to smoke outside.
deep aversion + to + gerund
Many young children develop an aversion to vegetables when they are forced to eat them too often.
Omar's aversion to public speaking cost him the team leader position he had wanted for years.
Anong stroked the stray kitten gently, trying to overcome its aversion to human touch.
- dislike
less intense; covers any degree of not liking, from mild to strong
- distaste
slightly more formal, often suggests a feeling based on taste or personal preference
- antipathy
more formal and often refers to a deep dislike between groups or individuals
- repugnance
stronger; suggests disgust or moral objection rather than simple avoidance
- liking
a general positive feeling toward someone or something
- attraction
a pull toward someone or something, the opposite of wanting to keep distance
文法句型
aversion + to + noun phrase
aversion + to + gerund phrase
用法筆記
Unlike dislike, which can describe any level of not liking something, aversion suggests a stronger emotional reaction that actively pushes you away from the thing or person. Frequently used in the pattern have/develop/feel an aversion to.