repellant
gb/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/ us/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
B1
Англійська
rovarriasztó, visszataszító, taszító, lepergető
ІМЕННИК
B1
1
rovarriasztó
B1
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
I use repellant in the summer.
Nyáron rovarriasztót használok.
This repellant keeps mosquitoes away.
Ez a rovarriasztó távol tartja a szúnyogokat.
Поширена помилка:
The more common spelling is repellent, especially in British English; repellant is often seen on product labels in American English.
Значення
substance that keeps insects away
Словосполучення
insect repellant
|mosquito repellant
|bug repellant
|apply repellant
|spray repellant
|wear repellant
|DEET-based repellant
|natural repellant
|long-lasting repellant
|repellant lotion
Синоніми
repellent (More standard spelling in general English.)
|
deterrent (More general; not specifically a chemical or spray.)
Антоніми
attractant (A substance that draws insects or animals toward something.)
Теми
health
|daily_life
|outdoors
Визначення
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
Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
The smell was repellant.
A szag visszataszító volt.
I think that idea is repellant.
Szerintem ez az ötlet visszataszító.
Поширена помилка:
This meaning is usually spelled repellent; repellant is much less common in this sense.
Значення
causing strong dislike or disgust
Словосполучення
repellant smell
|repellant behavior
|repellant attitude
|repellant taste
|repellant sight
|find it repellant
Синоніми
disgusting (Direct and very common.)
|
repulsive (Closer in meaning; often used for physical or moral disgust.)
|
revolting (Stronger and more emotional.)
Антоніми
appealing (Causing interest or liking.)
|
attractive (Pleasing or inviting.)
Теми
emotions
|describing_people
|describing_things
Визначення
Very unpleasant; making you want to move away.
Causing a strong feeling of dislike, disgust, or aversion.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
Two magnets can have a repellant force.
Két mágnes között taszító erő is felléphet.
Поширена помилка:
In everyday English, people usually say repellent (e.g., water-repellent). Repellant in this technical adjective sense is uncommon.
Значення
tending to push away
Словосполучення
repellant force
|repellant effect
|repellant surface
|repellant coating
|repellant field
Синоніми
repellent (Much more common spelling for this technical idea.)
Антоніми
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
Визначення
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
Словникова форма
repellant
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
US/ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
Склади й наголос
re - pel - lant (3 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (re)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: repellant
Noun
- Base: repellant
- Plural: repellants
Вирази
bug repellant
1/bˈʌɡ ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
fixed phrase
informal
product that repels bugs
A spray or lotion that keeps bugs away.
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- I need insect repellant.
mosquito repellant
1/məskˈitoʊ ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
fixed phrase
product that repels mosquitoes
A product to stop mosquitoes from biting you.
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- I put on mosquito repellant.
water repellant
1/wˈɔtɚ ɹˈɛpˈɛlənt/
fixed phrase
resistant to water
Water does not easily soak into it.
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- My coat is water repellant.