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repulse

/rɪˈpʌls/ American
  • v. 使厌恶, 击退, 拒绝
  • n. 击退, 拒绝
Definition
  • v. to cause strong dislike, or to drive back or refuse someone
  • n. an act of driving back an attack or refusing someone
Example
The strong smell from the trash began to repulse the customers.
垃圾散发出的浓烈气味开始让顾客感到反感。