repulse
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/rɪˈpʌls/
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/rɪˈpʌls/
to make someone feel very unpleasant or disgusted
The sight of blood repulses me.
血的视觉让我感到厌恶。
to push back or fight off someone attacking you
The soldiers managed to repulse the enemy attack.
士兵们成功地击退了敌人的攻击。
to reject someone's offer or attempt to be close or friendly
He tried to be nice to her, but she repulsed him.
他试图对她好,但她拒绝了他。