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

Definitie en betekenis van "resistance"in het Engels

01

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

example
Voorbeelden
His resistance to authority often caused conflict at work.
02

a mechanical force that slows down or opposes motion

example
Voorbeelden
Engineers designed the car to minimize wind resistance.
03

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

example
Voorbeelden
They measured the circuit 's total resistance using a multimeter.
04

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

example
Voorbeelden
Guerrilla resistance slowed the enemy's progress.
05

collective or organized action opposing those in authority or control

example
Voorbeelden
Cultural resistance played a major role in preserving traditions.
06

an electrical component designed to impede the flow of current

example
Voorbeelden
The resistance converts electrical energy into heat.
07

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

example
Voorbeelden
The therapist recognized the resistance as part of the healing process.
08

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

example
Voorbeelden
The resistance coordinated attacks with allied forces.
09

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

example
Voorbeelden
The crop shows strong resistance to drought and pests.
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