反発する
解説 Definition
押し返す、はねのける、嫌悪感を抱かせるという意味。物理的な反発や心理的な拒絶を表す。
Repels is the third-person singular present form of repel. It describes something that drives a person, animal, or substance away, resists or pushes back a physical force, or causes strong dislike and emotional withdrawal.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
repels は原形 repel の三人称単数現在形で、主語が he、she、it や単数名詞のときに -s を付ける。語末 l が有声音なので -s は /z/ と発音し、全体は /rɪˈpelz/。water repels insects、an attitude repels people のように、物理的・心理的に「押し返す」場面を結ぶ。
Repels is formed from the base verb repel by adding the regular third-person singular ending -s: I repel, but it repels. Because repel ends in the voiced sound /l/, the ending is pronounced /z/, giving /rɪˈpelz/. Keep the core image “push back or drive away.” A coating repels water, an odor repels insects, and arrogant behavior repels possible friends. The same image works physically and emotionally, making it easier to connect repels with related words such as repellent and repulsion.
例文
This waterproof coating repels moisture and keeps the fabric dry.
この防水コーティングは水分を弾き、生地を乾いた状態に保つ。
The strong odor repels most insects from entering the garden.
強い匂いがほとんどの虫を庭に入るのを阻む。
His arrogant attitude repels potential friends and colleagues.
彼の傲慢な態度は潜在的な友人や同僚を遠ざけている。
repels の類義語・関連語
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repels の語源・成り立ち Etymology
repels は repel の三人称単数形で、中英語を経てラテン語 repellere「押し返す」に由来します。re-「後ろへ」+ pellere「押す、駆り立てる」の形で、repulse や repellent も同根。だから『反発する・撃退する』は文字どおり『後ろへ押し返す』です。
Repels is the third-person singular present form of repel. Repel entered English through French and Latin, ultimately from Latin repellere, formed from re-, “back,” and pellere, “to drive” or “push.” Its basic historical image is therefore “to push back.” Related English words include repellent, repulsion, and repulse. The final -s in repels is the regular present-tense ending and is pronounced /z/ after the voiced consonant /l/.
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