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disgust

/dɪsˈɡʌst/

CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #4008 in the learning path

厌恶;反感

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Definitions

n. a strong feeling of dislike caused by something unpleasant

厌恶;反感

v. to make someone feel strong dislike or revulsion

使厌恶;使反感

Example

She wrinkled her nose in disgust at the rotten fruit.

看到腐烂的水果,她厌恶地皱起鼻子。

Residents expressed disgust at the illegal dumping of household waste beside the local river.

居民对在当地河边非法倾倒生活垃圾的行为表示厌恶。

Collocations

  • in disgust
  • express disgust
  • disgust at

Word family

  • disgusted (adj.)
  • disgusting (adj.)

Synonyms

  • revulsion
  • loathing

Usage tip

disgusted形容人的感受;disgusting形容令人厌恶的事物。

FAQ

What does disgust mean?
a strong feeling of dislike caused by something unpleasant to make someone feel strong dislike or revulsion
How is disgust pronounced?
UK /dɪsˈɡʌst/, US /dɪsˈɡʌst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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