late 14c., "contrary, contradictory," from Old French repugnant "contradictory, opposing" or directly from Latin repugnantem (nominative repugnans), present participle of repugnare "to resist, fight back, oppose; disagree, be incompatible," from re- "back" (see re-) + pugnare "to fight" (see pugnacious). Meaning "distasteful, objectionable" is from 1777.
双语例句
1. The odour of vitamin in skin is repugnant to insects.
昆虫很讨厌皮肤内维生素的气味。
来自柯林斯例句
2. We found his suggestion absolutely repugnant.
我们觉得他的建议绝对不得人心。
来自《权威词典》
3. All food was repugnant to me during my illness.
生病时所有的食物都使我感到厌恶.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
4. He is repugnant to me.
我很讨厌他.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. The Committee said his actions were improper and repugnant.