Revulsion



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.厌恶, 憎恶;剧烈反应
• ［英］ n.厌恶, 憎恶 ( sudden strong feeling of disgust) ; 剧烈反应 ( sudden negative reaction)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Latin revulsion-, revulsio act of tearing away, from revellere to pluck away, from re- + vellere to pluck — more at vulnerable
• Date: 1609
• 1. a strong pulling or drawing away ; withdrawal
• 2.
  • a. a sudden or strong reaction or change
  • b. a sense of utter distaste or repugnance
• ? revulsive adjective

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