/-ənt; -ənt/
adj
1 ~ (to sb) arousing distaste or disgust; repulsive 令人厌恶的; 使人反感的; 可憎的
*the repellent smell of rotting meat 腐肉的难闻气味
* I find his selfishness repellent. 我很讨厌他那么自私.
* The very idea of sniffing glue is repellent to me. 我一想到吸胶毒就感到恶心.
2 that cannot be penetrated by a specified substance 某种物质无法穿透的; 防...的
*a water-repellent fabric 防水织物. n [U]
1 chemical that repels insects 驱虫剂
*Rub some of this mosquito-repellent on your legs. 你在腿上搽点驱蚊剂吧.
2 substance used to make fabric, leather, etc waterproof （涂在织物、皮革等上的）防水剂.