resistance
gb/ɹɪzˈɪstəns/ us/ɹɪzˈɪstəns/
B1
Английский
~ 2300
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
action
1
refusal to accept or obey
When you try not to follow or accept something, like a rule or idea.
Модель употребления:
[someone]'s resistance to [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'resistance' with 'reluctance'; reluctance is hesitation, while resistance is active opposition.
Синонимы
opposition (A general term for disagreement or resistance, often in political or social contexts.)
Антонимы
compliance (Means agreeing to or following rules or demands, the opposite of resisting them.)
Коллокации
strong resistance
|offer resistance
|face resistance
|resistance to change
|armed resistance
Темы
society
|politics
|conflict
|law
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- He showed resistance to the new rules.
- The people gave resistance to the law.
- She had resistance to the plan.
- They made strong resistance.
Существительное
technical
B2
entity
2
force that slows movement
A force that stops or slows movement or flow.
Модель употребления:
[something] meets/encounters resistance
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'resistance' (opposition to movement) with 'friction'—friction is a type of resistance between solid surfaces.
Синонимы
drag (Specifically refers to air or fluid resistance to motion.)
Антонимы
conductance (In electricity, refers to how easily current flows, opposite of resistance.)
Коллокации
air resistance
|electrical resistance
|low resistance
|high resistance
Темы
science
|physics
|engineering
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The car's design reduces air resistance.
- Electrical resistance increases as the wire gets hotter.
- The swimmer faced strong water resistance.
Примеры для изучающих
- Air resistance slows the ball.
- The wire has high resistance.
- Water resistance makes swimming harder.
Существительное
B1
property
3
ability to fight off harm
The power to stay safe from harm, illness, or damage.
Модель употребления:
[someone/something]'s resistance to [something harmful]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'resistance' with 'endurance'; endurance is lasting through hardship, not necessarily avoiding harm.
Синонимы
immunity (Specifically refers to biological protection against disease.)
Антонимы
susceptibility (Means being easily affected by something harmful.)
Коллокации
build resistance
|lowered resistance
|natural resistance
|resistance to infection
Темы
health
|biology
|science
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Regular exercise can improve your resistance to illness.
- The plant has a high resistance to drought.
- Stress can lower your body's resistance.
Примеры для изучающих
- He has good resistance to cold.
- This plant has resistance to bugs.
- Her body has low resistance now.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
resistance
IPA
GB/ɹɪzˈɪstəns/
US/ɹɪzˈɪstəns/
Слоги и ударение
res - ist - ance (3 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ist)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: resistance
- Plural: resistance, resistances
Родственные слова
Forms
resistances
noun
Related words
resistor
noun
Negative and opposite forms
irresistible
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
irresistibly
adverb B2
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- The committee showed little resistance during negotiations.
- Students showed resistance to the dress code changes.