re·pulse/rɪ`pʌls; rɪˈpʌls/ v [T] 1 to make someone feel very shocked, upset, and angry 使〔某人〕震惊［沮丧、愤怒］: The whole nation was repulsed by the crime. 这宗罪案震惊了全国。 2 to defeat a military attack 击退〔敌人的进攻〕: Enemy forces were repulsed with the help of French troops. 在法国军队的协助下，敌军被击退了。