resistance
gb/ɹɪzˈɪstəns/ us/ɹɪzˈɪstəns/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 2300
ellenállás, ellenálló képesség
NOMINO
B1
1
ellenállás
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone]'s resistance to [something]
The workers showed strong resistance to the new policy.
A dolgozók erős ellenállást tanúsítottak az új szabályozással szemben.
There was little resistance from the community when the project began.
Amikor a projekt elindult, a közösség részéről csekély volt az ellenállás.
Her resistance to the plan delayed its implementation.
The rebels organized armed resistance against the occupying forces.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He showed resistance to the new rules.
Ellenállást tanúsított az új szabályokkal szemben.
The people gave resistance to the law.
Az emberek ellenálltak a törvénynek.
She had resistance to the plan.
They made strong resistance.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'resistance' with 'reluctance'; reluctance is hesitation, while resistance is active opposition.
Maana
refusal to accept or obey
Miunganiko ya maneno
strong resistance
|offer resistance
|face resistance
|resistance to change
|armed resistance
Visawe
opposition (A general term for disagreement or resistance, often in political or social contexts.)
Vinyume
compliance (Means agreeing to or following rules or demands, the opposite of resisting them.)
Mada
society
|politics
|conflict
|law
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
When you try not to follow or accept something, like a rule or idea.
The act of opposing or refusing to accept something such as rules, control, or change.
NOMINO
B2
TECHNICAL
2
ellenállás
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] meets/encounters resistance
The car's design reduces air resistance.
Az autó kialakítása csökkenti a légellenállást.
Electrical resistance increases as the wire gets hotter.
Az elektromos ellenállás nő, ahogy a huzal felmelegszik.
The swimmer faced strong water resistance.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Air resistance slows the ball.
A légellenállás lelassítja a labdát.
The wire has high resistance.
A huzalnak nagy az ellenállása.
Water resistance makes swimming harder.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'resistance' (opposition to movement) with 'friction'—friction is a type of resistance between solid surfaces.
Maana
force that slows movement
Miunganiko ya maneno
air resistance
|electrical resistance
|low resistance
|high resistance
Visawe
drag (Specifically refers to air or fluid resistance to motion.)
Vinyume
conductance (In electricity, refers to how easily current flows, opposite of resistance.)
Mada
science
|physics
|engineering
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
A force that stops or slows movement or flow.
A force that opposes the movement of an object, the flow of electricity, or another process.
NOMINO
B1
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone/something]'s resistance to [something harmful]
Regular exercise can improve your resistance to illness.
A rendszeres testmozgás erősítheti a betegségekkel szembeni ellenálló képességedet.
The plant has a high resistance to drought.
A növénynek nagy a szárazsággal szembeni ellenálló képessége.
Stress can lower your body's resistance.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He has good resistance to cold.
Jó a hideggel szembeni ellenálló képessége.
This plant has resistance to bugs.
Ez a növény ellenáll a kártevőknek.
Her body has low resistance now.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'resistance' with 'endurance'; endurance is lasting through hardship, not necessarily avoiding harm.
Maana
ability to fight off harm
Miunganiko ya maneno
build resistance
|lowered resistance
|natural resistance
|resistance to infection
Visawe
immunity (Specifically refers to biological protection against disease.)
Vinyume
susceptibility (Means being easily affected by something harmful.)
Mada
health
|biology
|science
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
The power to stay safe from harm, illness, or damage.
The capacity of a person, organism, or system to prevent damage from disease, stress, or other harmful influences.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
resistance
IPA
GB/ɹɪzˈɪstəns/
US/ɹɪzˈɪstəns/
Silabi na mkazo
res - ist - ance (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ist)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: resistance
- Plural: resistance, resistances
Familia ya neno
Forms
resistances
noun
Related words
resistor
noun
Negative and opposite forms
irresistible
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
irresistibly
adverb B2
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- The committee showed little resistance during negotiations.
- Students showed resistance to the dress code changes.