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repulsion and revulsion
repulsion and revulsion
What are the difference in meaning? Please explain with example sentences. Thanks!
Feb 8, 2011 2:28 AM
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revulsion = 嫌悪感
repulsion = 斥力
Two completely different words. No need for examples.
February 8, 2011
repulsion= a feeling of disgust or aversion
Example: When he saw the corpse, he felt a sense of repulsion.
revulsion= A sudden strong change or reaction in feeling, especially a feeling of violent disgust or loathing.
Example: Her feelings of love for him turned into revulsion, when he vomited in front of her and onto her new shoes.
February 8, 2011
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