repellent
noun [ C or U ] uk/rɪˈpel.ənt/ us/rɪˈpel.ənt/
驱虫剂
a substance used to repel something
insect/mosquito repellent 驱虫／蚊剂
repellent
adjective uk/rɪˈpel.ənt/ us/rɪˈpel.ənt/
令人厌恶的
making you feel strong disapproval and that you do not want to be involved with someone or something
repellent behaviour/beliefs 令人厌恶的行为／信条
I find any cruelty to children utterly repellent. 我觉得任何针对孩子的残暴行为都是极其可憎的。
Synonyms: abhorrent disgustingrepugnant revoltingyucky