Pronunciation

/rɪˈzɪst/

Definitions

Noun

• A resistance is the act or ability to oppose or withstand something, often force or influence. Example: “The new policy faced strong resistance from some employees.”
• A resistor is an electronic component that opposes the flow of electric current. Example: “In a circuit, the resistor limits the current’s passage.”

Verb

• To resist means to oppose, withstand, or refuse to comply with something. Example: “She refused to resist her curiosity and opened the forbidden book.”
• To be resistant (adj) describes something that is hard to change or affect. Example: “The material is highly resistant to water damage.”

Adjective

• Resistant refers to something that can withstand or oppose force or influence. Example: “Antibiotics are resistant to certain bacteria.”

Phrases

• “Resistance is futile” implies that opposition is pointless.
• “Be resistant to peer pressure” advises someone to withstand the influence of others.
• “A virus can become resistant to medication” means it becomes less susceptible to treatment.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The soldiers had to overcome enemy resistance to advance.”
• Verb: “He tried to resist the temptation to eat dessert.”
• Adjective: “The plants were bred to be resistant to pests.”

Synonyms

• Oppose
• Withstand
• Refrain
• Obstruct
• Counteract -抵制
• Hold back
• Stand up to