repel
gb/ɹɪpˈɛl/ us/ɹɪpˈɛl/
B2
Английски
visszaver, taszít, visszataszít, távol tart, leperget
ГЛАГОЛ
C1
FORMAL
1
visszaver
B2
Модел на употреба:
[someone] repels [an attack/invaders] (from [place])
The army repelled the attack before it reached the city.
A hadsereg visszaverte a támadást, mielőtt az elérte volna a várost.
Security guards repelled the intruders at the main gate.
A biztonsági őrök a főkapunál visszaverték a betolakodókat.
Local forces repelled repeated raids along the border.
Примери за учащи
The soldiers repelled the attack.
A katonák visszaverték a támadást.
They repelled the invaders.
Visszaverték a támadókat.
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse this with "expel" (force someone to leave a place) or "repulse" (a strong sense of disgust).
Значение
drive back an attack
Колокации
repel an attack
|repel an invasion
|repel the enemy
|repel invaders
|repel forces
|repel a raid
|successfully repel
|repel an assault
|repel a challenge
|repel advances
Синоними
fend off (More common in everyday English; emphasizes defense.)
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drive back (Emphasizes pushing the attacker to retreat.)
|
beat back (Often used for attacks, flames, or crowds; slightly dramatic.)
Антоними
succumb to (Fail to resist; be overcome by the attack.)
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yield to (Give way rather than continue resisting.)
Теми
conflict
|military
|security
Определение
To stop an attack and make the attacker go back.
To force an attacker or enemy to move away and stop their advance.
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
2
taszít
B2
visszataszít
C1
Модел на употреба:
[something] repels [someone]
His rude comments repelled many people in the room.
A modortalan megjegyzései a teremben sokakat visszataszítottak.
The smell of rotten food repelled her immediately.
A romlott étel szaga azonnal visszataszította őt.
A hard sell can repel customers instead of persuading them.
Примери за учащи
The bad smell repelled me.
A rossz szag taszító volt számomra.
His behavior repels people.
A viselkedése taszítja az embereket.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use "repel" when they mean "reject" (refuse) or "refuse" (say no).
Значение
cause strong dislike or disgust
Колокации
repel people
|repel customers
|repel voters
|find something repelling
|a repelling smell
|repel rather than attract
|repel someone instantly
|repel someone completely
|repel potential buyers
|repel interest
Синоними
repulse (Stronger and more literary; often implies disgust.)
|
disgust (Directly names the feeling caused.)
|
put off (More informal; often weaker than "repel".)
Антоними
attract (Cause interest or liking; the opposite effect.)
|
appeal to (Create a positive response or interest.)
Теми
emotions
|social
Определение
To make someone feel disgusted or not interested.
To make someone feel strong dislike or disgust, so that they want to avoid you or something.
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
3
távol tart
B1
leperget
B2
Модел на употреба:
[material/product] repels [water/insects/dirt]
This spray repels mosquitoes for up to eight hours.
Ez a spray akár nyolc órán át távol tartja a szúnyogokat.
The jacket’s fabric repels water, so light rain beads on the surface.
A kabát anyaga lepergeti a vizet, ezért a gyenge eső csak gyöngyözik a felületén.
A good sealant can repel stains and make cleaning easier.
Примери за учащи
This lotion repels insects.
Ez a testápoló távol tartja a rovarokat.
The coat repels water.
A kabát lepergeti a vizet.
Честа грешка:
Learners may overuse "repel" instead of simpler verbs like "keep off" or "keep away" in casual speech.
Значение
keep something away or off
Колокации
repel water
|water-repellent
|repel insects
|repel mosquitoes
|repel stains
|repel dirt
|repel moisture
|repel oil
|repel bugs
|repel pests
Синоними
ward off (Often used for unwanted things like insects or illness; slightly more idiomatic.)
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deter (Emphasizes discouraging something from coming near.)
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resist (Common for materials (e.g., resist water/stains) and implies durability.)
Антоними
absorb (Take in liquid rather than keeping it off.)
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attract (Draw something toward itself rather than keeping it away.)
Теми
daily_life
|materials
|health
Определение
To stop something from coming near or sticking.
To keep something away or prevent it from sticking, entering, or having an effect, especially water, stains, insects, or dirt.
ГЛАГОЛ
C1
TECHNICAL
4
taszít
B2
Модел на употреба:
[two things] repel (each other)
Like electric charges repel each other.
Az azonos elektromos töltések taszítják egymást.
If you turn the magnets the same way, they repel and won’t stick together.
Ha a mágneseket ugyanabba az irányba fordítod, taszítják egymást, és nem tapadnak össze.
At short distances, the particles repel strongly.
Примери за учащи
The two magnets repel each other.
A két mágnes taszítja egymást.
Like charges repel.
Az azonos töltések taszítják egymást.
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse "repel" and "attract" when describing magnets or charges; "repel" means push away.
Значение
push apart by a force
Колокации
repel each other
|like charges repel
|repel strongly
|repel weakly
|electrically repel
|magnetically repel
|repel at close range
|repelling force
|repel a magnet
|repel a charged particle
Синоними
push apart (Plain-language equivalent; less technical.)
|
drive apart (Suggests a stronger separating force.)
Антоними
attract (Pull toward each other (opposite force effect).)
|
draw together (Move toward each other rather than separating.)
Теми
science
|physics
Определение
To move away from each other because of a force.
To push away from each other because of a physical force, especially between magnets or electric charges.
Граматика
Речникова форма
repel
IPA
GB/ɹɪpˈɛl/
US/ɹɪpˈɛl/
Срички и ударение
re - pel (2 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pel)
Форми на думата
Verb
- Base: repel
- 3rd Person Singular: repels
- Present Participle: repelling
- Past: repelled
Изрази
repel an attack
1/ɹɪpˈɛl ən ətˈæk/
fixed phrase
formal
stop an enemy attack
To stop an attack and make the attacker go back.
Примери
- The troops repelled an attack at dawn.
- The system is designed to repel an attack on the network.
- Police repelled an attack on the station.
Примери за учащи
- They repelled an attack.
- The army repelled an attack.
repel water
1/ɹɪpˈɛl wˈɔtɚ/
fixed phrase
stop water from soaking in
To keep water off something.
Примери
- The coating helps the fabric repel water.
- These hiking boots repel water but still let your feet breathe.
- A good wax will repel water and protect the paint.
Примери за учащи
- This jacket repels water.
- The spray repels water.