repellant
gb/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/ us/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
B1
אנגלית
rovarriasztó, visszataszító, taszító, lepergető
שם עצם
B1
1
rovarriasztó
B1
תבנית שימוש:
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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
I use repellant in the summer.
Nyáron rovarriasztót használok.
This repellant keeps mosquitoes away.
Ez a rovarriasztó távol tartja a szúnyogokat.
טעות נפוצה:
The more common spelling is repellent, especially in British English; repellant is often seen on product labels in American English.
משמעות
substance that keeps insects away
צירופים
insect repellant
|mosquito repellant
|bug repellant
|apply repellant
|spray repellant
|wear repellant
|DEET-based repellant
|natural repellant
|long-lasting repellant
|repellant lotion
מילים נרדפות
repellent (More standard spelling in general English.)
|
deterrent (More general; not specifically a chemical or spray.)
הפכים
attractant (A substance that draws insects or animals toward something.)
נושאים
health
|daily_life
|outdoors
הגדרה
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.
B2
2
תבנית שימוש:
[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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
The smell was repellant.
A szag visszataszító volt.
I think that idea is repellant.
Szerintem ez az ötlet visszataszító.
טעות נפוצה:
This meaning is usually spelled repellent; repellant is much less common in this sense.
משמעות
causing strong dislike or disgust
צירופים
repellant smell
|repellant behavior
|repellant attitude
|repellant taste
|repellant sight
|find it repellant
מילים נרדפות
disgusting (Direct and very common.)
|
repulsive (Closer in meaning; often used for physical or moral disgust.)
|
revolting (Stronger and more emotional.)
הפכים
appealing (Causing interest or liking.)
|
attractive (Pleasing or inviting.)
נושאים
emotions
|describing_people
|describing_things
הגדרה
Very unpleasant; making you want to move away.
Causing a strong feeling of dislike, disgust, or aversion.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
תבנית שימוש:
[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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
Two magnets can have a repellant force.
Két mágnes között taszító erő is felléphet.
טעות נפוצה:
In everyday English, people usually say repellent (e.g., water-repellent). Repellant in this technical adjective sense is uncommon.
משמעות
tending to push away
צירופים
repellant force
|repellant effect
|repellant surface
|repellant coating
|repellant field
מילים נרדפות
repellent (Much more common spelling for this technical idea.)
הפכים
attractive (Pulling things toward each other (e.g., an attractive force).)
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adhesive (Tending to stick rather than repel.)
נושאים
science
|materials
הגדרה
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.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
repellant
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
US/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
הברות והטעמה
re - pel - lant (3 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: repellant
Noun
- Base: repellant
- Plural: repellants
ביטויים
bug repellant
1/bˈʌɡ ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
fixed phrase
informal
product that repels bugs
A spray or lotion that keeps bugs away.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I need insect repellant.
mosquito repellant
1/məskˈitoʊ ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
fixed phrase
product that repels mosquitoes
A product to stop mosquitoes from biting you.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I put on mosquito repellant.
water repellant
1/wˈɔtɚ ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
fixed phrase
resistant to water
Water does not easily soak into it.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- My coat is water repellant.