repel
/rɪˈpel/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪˈpel/ (ame, ipa) · /ri-ˈpel/ (ame, mw)
repel — 動詞
- repelpresent simple I / you / we / they
- repelshe / she / it
- repelledpast simple
- repelling-ing form
1. to stop an attacker, unwanted person, or dangerous force from coming closer by u
擊退
擊退敵人或攻擊者
to stop an attacker, unwanted person, or dangerous force from coming closer by using active resistance.
The army repelled the attack on the capital city using heavy weapons.
軍隊使用重型武器擊退了對首都的攻擊。
repel + attack / invasion / enemy / flood
Together, the villagers repelled the rushing floodwaters with sandbags and pumps.
村民們齊心協力，用沙袋和抽水機擊退了洶湧的洪水。
The dog's loud barking repelled the stranger before he reached the front gate.
狗大聲吠叫，在陌生人到達前門之前就把他擊退了。
Sophie repelled the pushy salesperson by explaining she had no interest.
蘇菲向那位糾纏不休的推銷員表示她沒有興趣，才把他擊退。
The small nation repelled every invasion during the war, surprising its larger neighbours.
這個小國在戰爭中擊退了一波又一波的入侵，讓鄰國大國刮目相看。
- repulse
stronger, more violent pushing back; often used in military language
- drive back
phrasal verb, more informal and concrete
- fight off
suggests effort and struggle; more everyday
文法句型
repel + direct object (attack, enemy, invader, flood)
用法筆記
Commonly used in military or defensive contexts. The object is typically a concrete threat such as an attack, enemy, invader, or natural force. Not used for abstract ideas (use 'resist' instead).
常見錯誤
2. to prevent a liquid, dirt, or other material from passing through a surface or s
防水；防污
防止液體或髒污滲入
to prevent a liquid, dirt, or other material from passing through a surface or sticking to it.
This special coating repels both water and oil, keeping the surface perfectly dry.
這種特殊塗層能防水防油，保持表面完全乾燥。
repel + substance (water, oil, moisture, stains, dirt)
The raincoat's fabric repels rainwater so well that droplets simply roll off.
這件雨衣的布料能有效防水，水珠會直接滑落。
Thao sprayed a protector on her leather boots that repels mud and snow.
Thao 在她的皮革靴子上噴了一層防護劑，可以防水防泥。
A wax finish on wooden furniture can repel spilled drinks before they leave stains.
木質家具打上一層蠟，潑灑的飲料就不易滲入留下污漬。
Modern roof tiles are treated to repel moss and stop it from growing.
現代的屋瓦經過特殊處理，可以防止青苔滋生。
文法句型
repel + substance noun (water, oil, dirt, stains, moisture)
用法筆記
Almost always describes materials, surfaces, coatings, or fabrics. The subject is the protective layer, not a person. Frequently appears with 'water,' 'moisture,' 'oil,' 'stains,' and 'dirt.'
常見錯誤
3. to push something away through a magnetic or electrical force when both objects
排斥
磁力或電荷的互相推斥
to push something away through a magnetic or electrical force when both objects share the same charge or pole type.
When you hold two north poles together, the magnets repel each other with visible force.
當你把兩個北極靠在一起時，磁鐵會互相排斥，力道清晰可見。
repel each other / one another (mutual action)
In the lab, Yuki observed how identical electric charges always repel one another.
在實驗室裡，Yuki 觀察到相同的電荷總是互相排斥。
A hoverboard works because powerful magnets in its base repel the metal surface below.
懸浮滑板的原理，是靠強力磁鐵排斥下方的金屬表面。
Like magnetic poles repel, so two north-facing ends cannot be forced together.
同性磁極會互相排斥，所以兩個北極無法強行靠攏。
Certain materials called diamagnets weakly repel magnetic fields when placed near a strong magnet.
某些稱為反磁性材料的物質，在強磁鐵附近會微弱地排斥磁場。
- push apart
less formal, describes the result rather than the physical principle
- attract
pull together through magnetic or electrical force
文法句型
repel each other / one another
repel + direct object (magnet, particle, pole)
用法筆記
The opposite of 'attract' in magnetic and electrical contexts. Often appears in scientific writing. The verb can describe action in both directions (the magnets repel each other).
常見錯誤
4. to make someone feel strong dislike, disgust, or a wish to stay away from a pers
反感；厭惡
令人厭惡而想避開
to make someone feel strong dislike, disgust, or a wish to stay away from a person, thing, or idea.
The smell of rotting fish repelled Mei so much that she left the kitchen.
腐爛魚肉的氣味讓 Mei 非常反感，她只好離開廚房。
repel + person (smells, sights, behaviour, ideas that disgust)
Violent scenes in movies repel many viewers, who close their eyes or look away.
電影中的暴力場面使許多觀眾感到厭惡，他們會閉上眼睛或轉頭不看。
Diego cannot stand raw meat — the thought of eating it repels him completely.
Diego 無法忍受生肉——想到要吃就讓他非常反感。
Fatima finds that aggressive behaviour in meetings repels her and hurts team spirit.
Fatima 發現會議中的攻擊性言論讓她很反感，也打擊了團隊士氣。
Cruel jokes and mean gossip repel most people, even when delivered in a light tone.
殘酷的笑話和惡意的八卦會讓大多數人反感，即使用輕鬆的語氣說也一樣。
文法句型
X repels Y (Y is a person)
Y is repelled by X (passive)
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice ('I am repelled by...'). Subject can be a smell, sight, behaviour, idea, or person. Distinguish from sense 1 — this sense describes an emotional reaction, not a physical action.
常見錯誤
5. to firmly reject a person's offer, suggestion, or attempt to get closer, often i
拒絕；回絕
嚴厲拒絕提議或接近
to firmly reject a person's offer, suggestion, or attempt to get closer, often in a blunt or unfriendly manner.
The committee repelled the proposed changes, saying they failed to meet the requirements.
委員會拒絕了提出的變更方案，認為它們不符合要求。
repel + suggestion / offer / advance / bid / criticism
Elena repelled every suggestion that she was too young for the management role.
Elena 回絕了所有說她太年輕不適合管理職位的說法。
The rival’s takeover bid was repelled by the company board after a heated debate.
競爭對手的收購提案在激烈辯論後被公司董事會拒絕了。
Kwame repelled his rival's false accusations by presenting clear proof to the panel.
Kwame 向審查小組提出確鑿證據，駁回了對手的虛假指控。
When a reporter asked personal questions, Grace repelled them with a firm no comment.
當記者問起私人問題時，Grace 以一句「無可奉告」斷然回絕。
文法句型
repel + direct object (advances, suggestion, offer, criticism, takeover bid)
用法筆記
Stronger and more confrontational than 'reject' or 'refuse.' Implies the person rejects something decisively, almost pushing it away. Commonly used with 'advances,' 'criticism,' 'suggestions,' 'takeover bids.' Distinguish from sense 4 — this sense involves a deliberate decision to refuse, not an involuntary feeling of disgust.