repellant
gb/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/ us/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
B1
Inglês
rovarriasztó, visszataszító, taszító, lepergető
SUBSTANTIVO
B1
1
rovarriasztó
B1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para estudantes
I use repellant in the summer.
Nyáron rovarriasztót használok.
This repellant keeps mosquitoes away.
Ez a rovarriasztó távol tartja a szúnyogokat.
Erro comum:
The more common spelling is repellent, especially in British English; repellant is often seen on product labels in American English.
Significado
substance that keeps insects away
Colocações
insect repellant
|mosquito repellant
|bug repellant
|apply repellant
|spray repellant
|wear repellant
|DEET-based repellant
|natural repellant
|long-lasting repellant
|repellant lotion
Sinônimos
repellent (More standard spelling in general English.)
|
deterrent (More general; not specifically a chemical or spray.)
Antônimos
attractant (A substance that draws insects or animals toward something.)
Temas
health
|daily_life
|outdoors
Definição
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
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Exemplos para estudantes
The smell was repellant.
A szag visszataszító volt.
I think that idea is repellant.
Szerintem ez az ötlet visszataszító.
Erro comum:
This meaning is usually spelled repellent; repellant is much less common in this sense.
Significado
causing strong dislike or disgust
Colocações
repellant smell
|repellant behavior
|repellant attitude
|repellant taste
|repellant sight
|find it repellant
Sinônimos
disgusting (Direct and very common.)
|
repulsive (Closer in meaning; often used for physical or moral disgust.)
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revolting (Stronger and more emotional.)
Antônimos
appealing (Causing interest or liking.)
|
attractive (Pleasing or inviting.)
Temas
emotions
|describing_people
|describing_things
Definição
Very unpleasant; making you want to move away.
Causing a strong feeling of dislike, disgust, or aversion.
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TECHNICAL
3
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Exemplos para estudantes
Two magnets can have a repellant force.
Két mágnes között taszító erő is felléphet.
Erro comum:
In everyday English, people usually say repellent (e.g., water-repellent). Repellant in this technical adjective sense is uncommon.
Significado
tending to push away
Colocações
repellant force
|repellant effect
|repellant surface
|repellant coating
|repellant field
Sinônimos
repellent (Much more common spelling for this technical idea.)
Antônimos
attractive (Pulling things toward each other (e.g., an attractive force).)
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adhesive (Tending to stick rather than repel.)
Temas
science
|materials
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
repellant
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GB/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
US/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
Sílabas e tonicidade
re - pel - lant (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: repellant
Noun
- Base: repellant
- Plural: repellants
Expressões
bug repellant
1/bˈʌɡ ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
fixed phrase
informal
product that repels bugs
A spray or lotion that keeps bugs away.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I need insect repellant.
mosquito repellant
1/məskˈitoʊ ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
fixed phrase
product that repels mosquitoes
A product to stop mosquitoes from biting you.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I put on mosquito repellant.
water repellant
1/wˈɔtɚ ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
fixed phrase
resistant to water
Water does not easily soak into it.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- My coat is water repellant.