repellant
gb/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/ us/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
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Angličtina
rovarriasztó, visszataszító, taszító, lepergető
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
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rovarriasztó
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Vzorec užití:
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.
Učební příklady
I use repellant in the summer.
Nyáron rovarriasztót használok.
This repellant keeps mosquitoes away.
Ez a rovarriasztó távol tartja a szúnyogokat.
Častá chyba:
The more common spelling is repellent, especially in British English; repellant is often seen on product labels in American English.
Význam
substance that keeps insects away
Kolokace
insect repellant
|mosquito repellant
|bug repellant
|apply repellant
|spray repellant
|wear repellant
|DEET-based repellant
|natural repellant
|long-lasting repellant
|repellant lotion
Synonyma
repellent (More standard spelling in general English.)
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deterrent (More general; not specifically a chemical or spray.)
Antonyma
attractant (A substance that draws insects or animals toward something.)
Témata
health
|daily_life
|outdoors
Definice
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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Vzorec užití:
[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.
Učební příklady
The smell was repellant.
A szag visszataszító volt.
I think that idea is repellant.
Szerintem ez az ötlet visszataszító.
Častá chyba:
This meaning is usually spelled repellent; repellant is much less common in this sense.
Význam
causing strong dislike or disgust
Kolokace
repellant smell
|repellant behavior
|repellant attitude
|repellant taste
|repellant sight
|find it repellant
Synonyma
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.)
Antonyma
appealing (Causing interest or liking.)
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attractive (Pleasing or inviting.)
Témata
emotions
|describing_people
|describing_things
Definice
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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Vzorec užití:
[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.
Učební příklady
Two magnets can have a repellant force.
Két mágnes között taszító erő is felléphet.
Častá chyba:
In everyday English, people usually say repellent (e.g., water-repellent). Repellant in this technical adjective sense is uncommon.
Význam
tending to push away
Kolokace
repellant force
|repellant effect
|repellant surface
|repellant coating
|repellant field
Synonyma
repellent (Much more common spelling for this technical idea.)
Antonyma
attractive (Pulling things toward each other (e.g., an attractive force).)
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adhesive (Tending to stick rather than repel.)
Témata
science
|materials
Definice
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.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
repellant
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
US/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
re - pel - lant (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: repellant
Noun
- Base: repellant
- Plural: repellants
Výrazy
bug repellant
1/bˈʌɡ ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
fixed phrase
informal
product that repels bugs
A spray or lotion that keeps bugs away.
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- I need insect repellant.
mosquito repellant
1/məskˈitoʊ ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
fixed phrase
product that repels mosquitoes
A product to stop mosquitoes from biting you.
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- I put on mosquito repellant.
water repellant
1/wˈɔtɚ ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
fixed phrase
resistant to water
Water does not easily soak into it.
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- My coat is water repellant.