사람이나 사물이 매우 불쾌하거나 혐오감을 주는
causing strong dislike, disgust, or aversion
예문:
"The idea of eating raw insects was utterly repellent to him."
"I found his arrogant attitude toward the staff quite repellent."
액체나 특정 물질이 스며들지 못하게 밀어내는 성질이 있는
able to repel a particular substance, especially water, or prevent it from passing through
예문:
"This new fabric is highly water-repellent, making it ideal for hiking in the rain."
"The coating provides a stain-repellent surface for the kitchen tiles."
곤충이나 해충이 가까이 오지 못하도록 쫓아버리는 약제
a substance used to deter insects or other pests from approaching
예문:
"Don't forget to apply mosquito repellent before we head into the woods."
"We used a natural repellent made of citronella to keep the bugs away from the patio."
물이나 습기가 침투하지 못하도록 표면에 바르는 물질
a substance used to treat a surface to make it impervious to water
예문:
"You should apply a silicone-based repellent to the exterior brickwork."
"The leather boots were treated with a special repellent to keep them dry in the snow."