resistance
noun
rɪˈzɪstəns noun
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AGAINST CHANGE
反对变化
a refusal to accept new ideas or changes 〔对新观念或改变的〕反对，抗拒 singular 单数, U
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people’s resistance to change
人们对变革的抵制
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The no-smoking policy was introduced with little resistance from staff.
禁烟政策的推行几乎没有员工反对。
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FIGHTING
战斗
fighting against someone who is attacking you 抵御，抵抗 singular 单数, U
put up/offer resistance
Rebel gunmen have put up strong resistance.
持枪的叛乱分子进行了顽强抵抗。
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AGAINST INFECTION/ILLNESS
抗感染/疾病
the natural ability of a person, animal, or plant to stop diseases or difficult conditions from harming them 抗病能力 singular 单数, U
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the body’s resistance to infection
身体的抗感染能力
disease resistance
抗病能力
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wind/air/water resistance
the way in which wind, air, or water can cause a moving object such as a car, plane, or boat to slow down 风阻力/空气阻力/水阻力
5
ELECTRICITY
电
the ability of a substance to stop the flow of an electric current through it 电阻 U
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the resistance the Resistance
also 又作 an organization that secretly fights against an enemy that controls their country 抵抗组织
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the line/path of least resistance
if you follow the path of least resistance, you avoid making difficult decisions and choose the easiest solution to a problem – often used to show disapproval 〔在困境中采取的〕最简便的方法〔常含贬义〕
Many people don’t make changes because they’re following the path of least resistance .
许多人因为图省事不愿意改变现状。
Kirk always just takes the line of least resistance .
柯克总是怎么方便怎么来。