repulse /rɪˈpʌls/ TEM8 ( repulsing, repulsed, repulses )

• 1. 

  V-T If you are repulsed by something, you think that it is horrible and disgusting and you want to avoid it. 使厌恶; 使反感 [usu passive]

  例：

  Evil has charisma. Though people are repulsed by it, they also are drawn to its power.

  邪恶具有吸引力。虽然人们憎恶它，但还是被其力量所吸引。

• 2. 

  V-T If an army or other group repulses a group of people, they drive it back using force. 击退

  例：

  The armed forces were prepared to repulse any attacks.

  武装部队已准备好击退任何进攻。