🇬🇧🇨🇳 repulsive - 丑恶 : English Lesson

Meaning of "repulsive" ("丑恶"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

If something is repulsive, it is so disgusting, gross, or yucky that you really don’t want to look at it, touch it, or be anywhere near it.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Grandpa’s repulsive medicine tasted like someone blended broccoli, old socks, and sadness.

The cafeteria’s repulsive mystery meat wiggled on the plate like it was trying to escape school too.

The repulsive swamp behind our house smells like rotten eggs and old cheese.

The class goldfish made a repulsive face every time someone tapped the glass, like it was deeply offended by our existence.

Some animals use repulsive smells to protect themselves—skunks spray stink so horrible that hungry predators suddenly remember they’re not that hungry.

A girl saw a repulsive sandwich on a bench. The repulsive smell hit her face. A repulsive worm crawled out; the repulsive juice dripped. She held her nose, threw the sandwich in the bin and ran. She later told friends, "That was repulsive!" She washed her hands and smiled, glad she was safe. Her friend said, "Ew, so repulsive!"

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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