repulsive
[ri'pʌlsiv]
a. 排斥, 恶, 击退



repulsive
[ adj ]

1. possessing the ability to repel

<adj.all>
a repulsive force

2. offensive to the mind

<adj.all>
an abhorrent deed
the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee
morally repugnant customs
repulsive behavior
the most repulsive character in recent novels

3. so extremely ugly as to be terrifying

<adj.all>
a hideous scar
a repulsive mask

Repulsive \Re*pul"sive\ (-s?v), a. [Cf. F. r['e]pulsif.]
1. Serving, or able, to repulse; repellent; as, a repulsive
force.

Repulsive of his might the weapon stood. --Pope.

2. Cold; forbidding; offensive; as, repulsive manners.
※ -- {Re*pul"sive*ly}, adv. --
{Re*pul"sive*ness}, n.