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