resistance
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ri
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sis
ˈzɪs
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tance
təns
tēns
British pronunciation
/ɹɪsˈɪstəns/

Definice a význam slova „resistance“ v angličtině

01

the act of opposing or refusing to accept something one disapproves of or disagrees with

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The proposal met strong resistance from local residents.
She showed resistance to changing her long-held beliefs.
02

a mechanical force that slows down or opposes motion

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Air resistance affects the speed of falling objects.
Friction is a form of mechanical resistance.
03

the property of a material that opposes the flow of electric current, measured in ohms

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Copper has very low electrical resistance.
The resistance of the wire increases with temperature.
04

military action taken to oppose or prevent an enemy's advance

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The troops organized fierce resistance at the border.
The city fell after several days of resistance.
05

collective or organized action opposing those in authority or control

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The workers formed a resistance against unfair labor practices.
Student resistance spread rapidly across the country.
06

an electrical component designed to impede the flow of current

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The technician replaced a burnt resistance on the circuit board.
Each resistance in the system must be tested separately.
07

(in psychoanalysis) the unwillingness to confront or reveal repressed thoughts or emotions

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The patient showed resistance when discussing childhood memories.
His resistance masked deeper anxiety.
08

a covert group organized to oppose or overthrow an occupying power or government

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The resistance operated secretly under the occupation.
Members of the resistance sabotaged enemy supply lines.
09

the ability of a person, organism or microorganism to withstand or defend against diseases, drugs, toxins, or environmental stress

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The bacteria developed resistance to multiple antibiotics.
Regular exercise increases a person 's resistance to infection.
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