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Repel has three common uses. In a fight or war, to repel an attack means to successfully push the attackers back. For physical things, to repel something means to keep it away or stop it from sticking or getting close - a jacket can repel rain, a spray can repel insects. And for feelings, if something repels you, it disgusts you or makes you want to get away from it - a bad smell can repel people.
擊退（攻擊）；防（水、蟲等）；使人反感、厭惡
原始詞典資料7 筆記錄
以下是外部詞典記錄的用法，原文照列，我們還沒有寫成教學內容。上面的說明才是我們自己寫的；有些用法可能上面已經講過了。
repelverb/ɹɪˈpɛl/
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archaicTo turn (someone) away from a privilege, right, job, etc.
- It is some satisfaction to him that is repelled, that dignities, honours, offices, are not alwayes given by desert or worth, but for love, affinitie, friendship, affection, great mens letters, or as commonly they are bought and sold.
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To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.).
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To ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.).
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To drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.).
- In nearby Zintan, rebels repelled an advance by Gaddafi's forces, killing eight and taking one prisoner, a local activist said.
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natural-sciencesphysical-sciencesphysicsTo force away by means of a repulsive force.
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To cause repulsion or dislike in; to disgust.
- However, while the idea of a free holiday appeals enormously, I am frankly repelled by the idea of spending a couple of weeks in your company.
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hobbieslifestylesportsTo save (a shot).
- Arsenal pressed forward again after half-time but other than a venomous Walcott shot that Howard repelled with a fine one-handed save, the hosts offered little cutting edge.
資料來源：英文維基詞典 English Wiktionary（CC BY-SA 4.0）。 原文照列，未經改寫。