repulse
verb formal uk/rɪˈpʌls/ us/rɪˈpʌls/
(PUSH AWAY)
[ T ]赶走，驱逐;击退（尤指进攻）;拒绝，拒绝接受
to push away or refuse something or someone unwanted, especially to successfully stop a physical attack against you
The enemy attack was quickly repulsed. 敌人的进攻很快被击退了。
(DISLIKE)
[ T often passive ]令人厌恶;使人反感
If something repulses you, it causes you to have a strong feeling of dislike, disapproval, or disgust.
The tourists were repulsed by the filthy conditions. 游客们对肮脏不堪的环境感到厌恶。
repulse
noun [ S or U ] formal or old-fashioned uk/rɪˈpʌls/ us/rɪˈpʌls/
击退;败退;拒绝
the act of pushing someone or something unwanted away or of refusing him, her, or it