resistance

[US]/rɪˈzɪstəns/
[UK]/rɪˈzɪstəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.opposition, defiance, ability to withstand;opposition force, electrical resistance, thermal resistance

Phrases & Collocations

corrosion resistance

wear resistance

heat resistance

abrasion resistance

water resistance

insulin resistance

temperature resistance

drug resistance

high resistance

thermal resistance

disease resistance

impact resistance

shock resistance

oxidation resistance

flow resistance

fire resistance

electric resistance

drought resistance

low resistance

electrical resistance

Example Sentences

resistance to the law

resistance to unjust laws.

underground resistance to the tyrant.

wind resistance to an aircraft

feminine resistance to his approaches.

put up a gallant resistance to the attackers.

the system has a built-in resistance to change.

inbred disease resistance in crops.

put up stout resistance to the proposal.

Very little resistance was put up by the enemy.

Diamonds have extreme resistance to abrasion.

The said raw lacquer possesses good antiweatherability, ageing resistance, resistance to ultraviolet radiation, abrasive resistance and adhesive force.

PA seccotine has strong oil resistance, acid resistance and alkali resistance, with which can protect the printing machine from the erosion of fountain solution.

To improve thermoresistance, weather resistance, water resistance, gloss, electric properties.

he had to offer some resistance to her tirade.

he worked with a pertinacious resistance to interruptions.

partisans who offered strong resistance to the invaders.

Real-world Examples

Coen used this to eliminate further resistance.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

He put up no resistance when arrested.

Source: BBC Listening of the Month

There is almost no resistance in Germany.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

His war machine had mowed down resistance in most of Europe.

Source: New Version of University English Comprehensive Course 4

The policy suffered strong resistance from the working class.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

Trying to build a resistance to the White Martians.

Source: Super Girl Season 2 S02

He continued to direct the resistance from his hospital bed.

Source: VOA Special English: World

Ukraine says the attack was retaliation for its continued resistance.

Source: VOA Daily Standard August 2022 Collection

Although they are popular, secondhand clothes are facing increasing resistance.

Source: This month VOA Special English

My resistance surprised him, and he shouted for help.

Source: Jane Eyre (Abridged Version)

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