repulsed
UK/rɪˈpʌlst/US/rɪˈpʌlst/
释义
adj.
感到厌恶的;极为反感的
词源
概述
repulsed 源自拉丁语 repulsus,是 repellere(击退,拒绝)的过去分词。该词由 re(回)和 pellere(推)组合而成,字面意为“推回去”。词义从具体的物理“击退”演变为抽象的情感“排斥”,最终形成现代含义“感到厌恶的”,生动描绘了内心对某事强烈抗拒、想要将其推开的心理状态。
例句
“She was repulsed by the graphic violence in the film.”
她对电影中赤裸裸的暴力场面感到恶心。
“I am utterly repulsed by his hypocritical behavior.”
我对他虚伪的行为感到极度厌恶。
“Despite her hunger, she felt repulsed by the smell of the spoiled food.”
尽管很饿,但她对变质食物的气味感到反胃。