英語

resistance

gb/ɹɪzˈɪstəns/ us/ɹɪzˈɪstəns/
B1 英語
~ 2300
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 action
1

refusal to accept or obey

When you try not to follow or accept something, like a rule or idea.

用法パターン: [someone]'s resistance to [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'resistance' with 'reluctance'; reluctance is hesitation, while resistance is active opposition.
類義語
opposition (A general term for disagreement or resistance, often in political or social contexts.)
対義語
compliance (Means agreeing to or following rules or demands, the opposite of resisting them.)
コロケーション
strong resistance |offer resistance |face resistance |resistance to change |armed resistance
テーマ
society |politics |conflict |law |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The workers showed strong resistance to the new policy.
  • There was little resistance from the community when the project began.
  • Her resistance to the plan delayed its implementation.
  • The rebels organized armed resistance against the occupying forces.
学習者向け例文
  • He showed resistance to the new rules.
  • The people gave resistance to the law.
  • She had resistance to the plan.
  • They made strong resistance.
名詞 technical B2 entity
2

force that slows movement

A force that stops or slows movement or flow.

用法パターン: [something] meets/encounters resistance
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse 'resistance' (opposition to movement) with 'friction'—friction is a type of resistance between solid surfaces.
類義語
drag (Specifically refers to air or fluid resistance to motion.)
対義語
conductance (In electricity, refers to how easily current flows, opposite of resistance.)
コロケーション
air resistance |electrical resistance |low resistance |high resistance
テーマ
science |physics |engineering |technology |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The car's design reduces air resistance.
  • Electrical resistance increases as the wire gets hotter.
  • The swimmer faced strong water resistance.
学習者向け例文
  • Air resistance slows the ball.
  • The wire has high resistance.
  • Water resistance makes swimming harder.
名詞 B1 property
3

ability to fight off harm

The power to stay safe from harm, illness, or damage.

用法パターン: [someone/something]'s resistance to [something harmful]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'resistance' with 'endurance'; endurance is lasting through hardship, not necessarily avoiding harm.
類義語
immunity (Specifically refers to biological protection against disease.)
対義語
susceptibility (Means being easily affected by something harmful.)
コロケーション
build resistance |lowered resistance |natural resistance |resistance to infection
テーマ
health |biology |science |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Regular exercise can improve your resistance to illness.
  • The plant has a high resistance to drought.
  • Stress can lower your body's resistance.
学習者向け例文
  • He has good resistance to cold.
  • This plant has resistance to bugs.
  • Her body has low resistance now.
文法
辞書形
resistance
IPA
GB/ɹɪzˈɪstəns/
US/ɹɪzˈɪstəns/
音節・強勢
res - ist - ance (3音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ist)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: resistance
  • Plural: resistance, resistances
関連語
Forms
resistances noun
Core family
resist verb B1 resistant adjective B1
Related words
resistor noun
Negative and opposite forms
irresistible adjective B2
Advanced or less common
irresistibly adverb B2
表現

meet with resistance

1
/mˈit wˈɪθ ɹɪzˈɪstəns/
fixed phrase

to face opposition from others

To find that people do not want what you are doing and try to stop it.

例文
  • The new policy met with strong resistance from employees.
  • His ideas often meet with resistance in traditional circles.

put up resistance

1
/pˈʊt ˈʌp ɹɪzˈɪstəns/
fixed phrase

to actively oppose

To try hard to stop something from happening or being done.

例文
  • The villagers put up strong resistance against the invaders.
  • She put up no resistance when asked to leave.

show resistance

1
/ʃˈoʊ ɹɪzˈɪstəns/
fixed phrase

to display opposition

To act in a way that makes it clear you do not agree and will not follow something.

例文
  • The committee showed little resistance during negotiations.
  • Students showed resistance to the dress code changes.

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