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BNC: 21710 COCA: 16746

repellent

1 repellent adjective
also repellant /rɪˈpɛlənt/
1 repellent
adjective
also repellant /rɪˈpɛlənt/
Learner's definition of REPELLENT
: keeping something out or away抵拒的;排斥的;驱除的
often used in combination常用于合成词
[more repellent; most repellent] formal : causing someone to feel disgust : repulsive令人厌恶的;令人反感的

— repellency

/rɪˈpɛlənsi/ noun [noncount]
2 repellent noun
also repellant /rɪˈpɛlənt/
plural repellents also repellants
2 repellent
noun
also repellant /rɪˈpɛlənt/
plural repellents also repellants
Learner's definition of REPELLENT
: a substance that is used to keep something out or away驱除药;防护剂
[noncount]
[count]
BNC: 21710 COCA: 16746

repellent

1 of 2

adjective

re·​pel·​lent ri-ˈpe-lənt How to pronounce repellent (audio)
variants or less commonly repellant
1
: serving or tending to drive away or ward off
often used in combination
a mosquito-repellent spray
2
: arousing aversion or disgust : repulsive
repellently adverb

repellent

2 of 2

noun

variants or less commonly repellant
: something that repels
especially : a substance that repels insects

Example Sentences

Adjective The candle has a repellent effect on insects. your snobbish behavior towards my friends is so repellent I can't stand to be around you anymore Noun a can of insect repellent Coat the exterior with a water repellent.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Ways to prevent mosquito bites and stop breeding - Use insect repellent containing picaridin or lemon eucalyptus oil. Julie Washington, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 Picnic blankets often have soft fabric on top (such as polyester fleece) and some sort of moisture-repellent backing, like nylon or vinyl. Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 State health officials urge parents not to use insect repellent on children younger than 2 months old. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 17 Aug. 2022 Use a repellent and apply it anywhere ticks can grab. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 10 Aug. 2022 For sensible and effective pest control, plant a wide range of plants and use repellent rather than lethal organic pest-control products. Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 5 July 2021 Also wear insect repellent containing at least 20% DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 2 June 2021 The water-repellent fabric is also thick enough to prevent rips, tears, and snags during use, and the elastic hem cord ensures a tight, secure fit all the way around. Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 30 July 2022 The indispensable shirt that Kelly Ripa can’t stop raving about (and wearing on-air) is ideal for travel thanks to its magical stain-repellent, machine washable silk-blend fabric. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2021
Noun
Post throws several events a week, such as a recent silent disco, yoga on the Skylawn or the now-infamous insect repellent drone show. Emma Balter, Chron, 17 Aug. 2022 The video goes on to describe the antics the twins came up with, which included putting rocks in Meredith’s backpack and mixing sugar water with her mosquito repellent. Wilson Wong, NBC News, 4 Aug. 2022 Together, this power duo emits a scent-free repellent to create a 15-foot protection zone from those pesky bugs. Kelsey Mulvey, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2022 The military’s sudden shift is functioning as a repellent here, too. Jimmy Byrn, WSJ, 29 July 2022 Fertilome has a product called MosquitoGo that works very well as a natural repellent. Chris Mckeown, The Enquirer, 16 July 2022 Use a chemical repellent with DEET, permethrin or picaridin. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 13 June 2022 Past health problems caused by the insect repellent were mostly due to overapplication and ingestion. The Editors, Outside Online, 22 June 2020 One item that can and should go in the dryer is anything with a durable-water repellent (DWR) finish. Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 17 July 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

borrowed from Latin repellent-, repellens, present participle of repellere "to push away, drive back, fend off" — more at repel

Noun

derivative of repellent entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1575, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1583, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of repellent was in 1575
BNC: 21710 COCA: 16746
repellent

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBSbe令人反感find sb/sth發覺⋯令人討厭ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/相當/非常討厭utterly (especially BrE) 特別討厭a little, slightly, etc.有點兒/有些令人討厭PREPOSITIONto令⋯反感His arrogance was utterly repellent to her.他的自大使她特別反感。

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