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