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dispel

英[dɪ'spel] 美[dɪ'spɛl]
  • vt. 驱散,驱逐;消除(烦恼等)

英英释意


1. force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings;
"Drive away potential burglars"
"drive away bad thoughts"
"dispel doubts"
"The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers"
2. to cause to separate and go in different directions;
"She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"