Vzorec užití:
to resist [something]
The protesters vowed to resist the new law.
A tüntetők megfogadták, hogy ellenállnak az új törvénynek.
He tried to resist the urge to shout.
Megpróbált ellenállni a késztetésnek, hogy kiabáljon.
The soldiers resisted the enemy attack for hours.
She resisted his attempts to change her mind.
Učební příklady
I resist eating too much sugar.
Igyekszem ellenállni a kísértésnek, hogy túl sok cukrot egyek.
They resist the new rules.
Ellenállnak az új szabályoknak.
He resists the idea of moving.
We resist any changes to our plan.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'resist' with 'refuse'. 'Resist' means to actively fight against something; 'refuse' means to say no to something offered or asked.
Význam
Act to stop or oppose
Kolokace
resist change
|resist temptation
|resist arrest
|resist pressure
Synonyma
oppose (More formal and often used in political or ideological contexts.)
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withstand (Suggests enduring without being harmed; often physical or metaphorical challenges.)
Antonyma
yield (To give in or surrender to pressure or force.)
Témata
conflict
|daily life
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|law
Definice
To try to stop or fight against something you do not want.
To take action to prevent, stop, or fight against something, especially something you do not want or agree with.
Vzorec užití:
to resist [noun/verb-ing]
I can't resist chocolate cake.
Nem tudok ellenállni a csokoládétortának.
She resisted the temptation to check her phone during the meeting.
Ellenállt a kísértésnek, hogy a megbeszélés alatt megnézze a telefonját.
He resisted laughing at the joke.
Učební příklady
I resist eating candy.
Igyekszem ellenállni a kísértésnek, hogy édességet egyek.
She resists buying new clothes.
Ellenáll a kísértésnek, hogy új ruhákat vegyen.
He resists playing games before homework.
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse 'can't resist' when they mean 'like a lot'. It should mean they fail or struggle to stop themselves from doing it.
Význam
Avoid despite wanting to
Kolokace
resist temptation
|resist the urge
|resist chocolate
Synonyma
refrain (More formal; emphasizes self-restraint.)
Antonyma
indulge (To give in to a desire or temptation.)
Témata
self-control
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To stop yourself from doing something you want but should not do.
To stop yourself from doing something you want to do because you know it is not good or right.
Vzorec užití:
to resist [force/substance]
This fabric resists stains and wrinkles.
Ez az anyag folt- és gyűrődésálló.
Some bacteria can resist antibiotics.
Egyes baktériumok ellenállnak az antibiotikumoknak.
The building is designed to resist earthquakes.
Učební příklady
This shirt resists water.
Ez az ing vízálló.
The plant resists heat.
Ez a növény jól bírja a hőséget.
The wall resists strong wind.
Význam
Withstand harmful force
Kolokace
resist corrosion
|resist infection
|resist damage
Synonyma
withstand (Stresses enduring without damage.)
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repel (Often used for surfaces preventing penetration by substances.)
Antonyma
succumb (To be harmed, affected, or destroyed by something.)
Témata
science
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To not be harmed or changed by something like heat, water, or disease.
To prevent being damaged, harmed, or affected by something such as heat, water, disease, or pressure.