repel
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/rɪˈpel/
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/rɪˈpel/
to push away an attack or attacker
The army repelled the enemy forces.
軍隊擊退了敵軍。
to keep something away or prevent it from sticking
This spray will repel insects from your plants.
這種噴霧劑能驅趕植物上的昆蟲。
to cause strong dislike or disgust
The bad smell will repel most people.
難聞的氣味會讓大多數人反感。
to push away by magnetic or electric force
Two north poles repel each other.
兩個北極相互排斥。