resist
gb/ɹɪzˈɪst/ us/ɹɪzˈɪst/
A2
English
~ 2500
ellenáll, bír
VERB
B1
1
ellenáll
B1
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'resist' with 'refuse'. 'Resist' means to actively fight against something; 'refuse' means to say no to something offered or asked.
Meaning
Act to stop or oppose
Collocations
resist change
|resist temptation
|resist arrest
|resist pressure
Synonyms
oppose (More formal and often used in political or ideological contexts.)
|
withstand (Suggests enduring without being harmed; often physical or metaphorical challenges.)
Antonyms
yield (To give in or surrender to pressure or force.)
Themes
conflict
|daily life
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|law
Definition
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.
VERB
A2
2
ellenáll
B1
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
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.
Common mistake:
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.
Meaning
Avoid despite wanting to
Collocations
resist temptation
|resist the urge
|resist chocolate
Synonyms
refrain (More formal; emphasizes self-restraint.)
Antonyms
indulge (To give in to a desire or temptation.)
Themes
self-control
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
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.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
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.
Learner examples
This shirt resists water.
Ez az ing vízálló.
The plant resists heat.
Ez a növény jól bírja a hőséget.
The wall resists strong wind.
Meaning
Withstand harmful force
Collocations
resist corrosion
|resist infection
|resist damage
Synonyms
withstand (Stresses enduring without damage.)
|
repel (Often used for surfaces preventing penetration by substances.)
Antonyms
succumb (To be harmed, affected, or destroyed by something.)
Themes
science
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definition
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.
Grammar
Dictionary form
resist
IPA
GB/ɹɪzˈɪst/
US/ɹɪzˈɪst/
Syllables & stress
res - ist (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ist)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: resist
- 3rd Person Singular: resists
- Present Participle: resisting
- Past: resisted
Word family
Forms
resists
verb
resisting
verb
resisted
verb
Core family
resistance
noun B1
resistant
adjective B1
Negative and opposite forms
irresistible
adjective B2
Related words
resistor
noun
Advanced or less common
irresistibly
adverb B2
resistive
adjective
Expressions
can't resist
1/kˈænt ɹɪzˈɪst/
fixed phrase
Unable to stop yourself
When you want something so much that you cannot stop yourself from doing it or having it.
Examples
- I can't resist a good bargain.
- She can't resist chocolate ice cream.
resist arrest
1/ɹɪzˈɪst ɚˈɛst/
fixed phrase
Fight against being arrested
To try not to be caught by the police when they want to arrest you.
Examples
- He was charged with resisting arrest.
- The suspect was charged with resisting arrest.
- Two protesters resisted arrest during the march.
- He resisted arrest and tried to run away.
resist temptation
1/ɹɪzˈɪst tɛmtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Avoid giving in to temptation
To stop yourself from doing something that is nice but not good for you.
Examples
- He resisted the temptation to eat more cake.
- I had to resist temptation and not buy the expensive shoes.
- They managed to resist temptation and save their money.
- She resisted the temptation to eat another cookie.