resist
gb/ɹɪzˈɪst/ us/ɹɪzˈɪst/
A2
Англійська
~ 2500
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
B1
action
1
Act to stop or oppose
To try to stop or fight against something you do not want.
Модель уживання:
to resist [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'resist' with 'refuse'. 'Resist' means to actively fight against something; 'refuse' means to say no to something offered or asked.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
yield (To give in or surrender to pressure or force.)
Словосполучення
resist change
|resist temptation
|resist arrest
|resist pressure
Теми
conflict
|daily life
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|law
Приклади
- The protesters vowed to resist the new law.
- He tried to resist the urge to shout.
- The soldiers resisted the enemy attack for hours.
- She resisted his attempts to change her mind.
Навчальні приклади
- I resist eating too much sugar.
- They resist the new rules.
- He resists the idea of moving.
- We resist any changes to our plan.
Дієслово
A2
action
2
Avoid despite wanting to
To stop yourself from doing something you want but should not do.
Модель уживання:
to resist [noun/verb-ing]
Поширена помилка:
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.
Синоніми
refrain (More formal; emphasizes self-restraint.)
Антоніми
indulge (To give in to a desire or temptation.)
Словосполучення
resist temptation
|resist the urge
|resist chocolate
Теми
self-control
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- I can't resist chocolate cake.
- She resisted the temptation to check her phone during the meeting.
- He resisted laughing at the joke.
Навчальні приклади
- I resist eating candy.
- She resists buying new clothes.
- He resists playing games before homework.
Дієслово
B2
action
3
Withstand harmful force
To not be harmed or changed by something like heat, water, or disease.
Модель уживання:
to resist [force/substance]
Синоніми
withstand (Stresses enduring without damage.)
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repel (Often used for surfaces preventing penetration by substances.)
Антоніми
succumb (To be harmed, affected, or destroyed by something.)
Словосполучення
resist corrosion
|resist infection
|resist damage
Теми
science
|health
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- This fabric resists stains and wrinkles.
- Some bacteria can resist antibiotics.
- The building is designed to resist earthquakes.
Навчальні приклади
- This shirt resists water.
- The plant resists heat.
- The wall resists strong wind.
Граматика
Словникова форма
resist
IPA
GB/ɹɪzˈɪst/
US/ɹɪzˈɪst/
Склади й наголос
res - ist (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ist)
Форми слова
Verb
- Base: resist
- 3rd Person Singular: resists
- Present Participle: resisting
- Past: resisted
Споріднені слова
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
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.