repellant
gb/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/ us/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
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Английски
rovarriasztó, visszataszító, taszító, lepergető
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
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rovarriasztó
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Модел на употреба:
use/apply [repellant] (to [skin/clothes])
We packed insect repellant for the hike because the mosquitoes were bad.
Vittünk magunkkal rovarriasztót a túrára, mert sok volt a szúnyog.
Apply the repellant to exposed skin and reapply after swimming.
Vidd fel a rovarriasztót a szabadon lévő bőrfelületre, és úszás után vidd fel újra.
The campsite store sells sunscreen and bug repellant.
Примери за учащи
I use repellant in the summer.
Nyáron rovarriasztót használok.
This repellant keeps mosquitoes away.
Ez a rovarriasztó távol tartja a szúnyogokat.
Честа грешка:
The more common spelling is repellent, especially in British English; repellant is often seen on product labels in American English.
Значение
substance that keeps insects away
Колокации
insect repellant
|mosquito repellant
|bug repellant
|apply repellant
|spray repellant
|wear repellant
|DEET-based repellant
|natural repellant
|long-lasting repellant
|repellant lotion
Синоними
repellent (More standard spelling in general English.)
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deterrent (More general; not specifically a chemical or spray.)
Антоними
attractant (A substance that draws insects or animals toward something.)
Теми
health
|daily_life
|outdoors
Определение
A product you use so insects do not bite you.
A substance or product that is put on skin, clothing, or surfaces to keep insects or other pests away.
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Модел на употреба:
[something] is repellant
His comments were so rude that I found them repellant.
Annyira durvák voltak a megjegyzései, hogy visszataszítónak találtam őket.
The kitchen had a repellant odor after the trash sat for days.
Visszataszító szag volt a konyhában, miután a szemét napokig ott állt.
Some people consider the practice morally repellant.
Примери за учащи
The smell was repellant.
A szag visszataszító volt.
I think that idea is repellant.
Szerintem ez az ötlet visszataszító.
Честа грешка:
This meaning is usually spelled repellent; repellant is much less common in this sense.
Значение
causing strong dislike or disgust
Колокации
repellant smell
|repellant behavior
|repellant attitude
|repellant taste
|repellant sight
|find it repellant
Синоними
disgusting (Direct and very common.)
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repulsive (Closer in meaning; often used for physical or moral disgust.)
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revolting (Stronger and more emotional.)
Антоними
appealing (Causing interest or liking.)
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attractive (Pleasing or inviting.)
Теми
emotions
|describing_people
|describing_things
Определение
Very unpleasant; making you want to move away.
Causing a strong feeling of dislike, disgust, or aversion.
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TECHNICAL
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Модел на употреба:
[repellant] force/effect/surface
Like charges create a repellant force that pushes them apart.
Az azonos töltések taszító erőt hoznak létre, amely eltávolítja őket egymástól.
Engineers tested a repellant coating designed to shed water and dirt.
A mérnökök egy vizet és szennyeződést lepergető bevonatot teszteltek.
The magnets were positioned so the repellant effect reduced friction.
Примери за учащи
Two magnets can have a repellant force.
Két mágnes között taszító erő is felléphet.
Честа грешка:
In everyday English, people usually say repellent (e.g., water-repellent). Repellant in this technical adjective sense is uncommon.
Значение
tending to push away
Колокации
repellant force
|repellant effect
|repellant surface
|repellant coating
|repellant field
Синоними
repellent (Much more common spelling for this technical idea.)
Антоними
attractive (Pulling things toward each other (e.g., an attractive force).)
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adhesive (Tending to stick rather than repel.)
Теми
science
|materials
Определение
Able to push something away or stop it from sticking.
Having the effect of pushing something away or preventing it from coming near or sticking, especially in physical or technical contexts.
Граматика
Речникова форма
repellant
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
US/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
Срички и ударение
re - pel - lant (3 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: repellant
Noun
- Base: repellant
- Plural: repellants
Изрази
bug repellant
1/bˈʌɡ ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
fixed phrase
informal
product that repels bugs
A spray or lotion that keeps bugs away.
Примери
- Do you have any bug repellant? I’m getting bitten.
- They sell bug repellant near the sunscreen aisle.
- I forgot my bug repellant and regretted it immediately.
Примери за учащи
- This is bug repellant.
insect repellant
1/ˈɪnsˌɛkt ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
fixed phrase
product that keeps insects away
A product you use so insects do not bite you.
Примери
- Bring insect repellant if you’re camping near the lake.
- She put on insect repellant before going outside at dusk.
- This insect repellant is safe to use on clothing.
Примери за учащи
- I need insect repellant.
mosquito repellant
1/məskˈitoʊ ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
fixed phrase
product that repels mosquitoes
A product to stop mosquitoes from biting you.
Примери
- We bought mosquito repellant at the pharmacy.
- Mosquito repellant is recommended in areas where malaria is present.
- He carries mosquito repellant in his backpack when he travels.
Примери за учащи
- I put on mosquito repellant.
water repellant
1/wˈɔtɚ ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
fixed phrase
resistant to water
Water does not easily soak into it.
Примери
- The jacket is water repellant but not fully waterproof.
- They applied a water repellant finish to the fabric.
- Look for water repellant shoes if you’ll be walking in the rain.
Примери за учащи
- My coat is water repellant.