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to resist
01
resistir, opor resistência
to use force to prevent something from happening or to fight against an attack
Transitive: to resist an attack
Exemplos
Despite being outnumbered, the soldiers managed to resist the enemy's assault.
Apesar de estarem em menor número, os soldados conseguiram resistir ao assalto do inimigo.
He was charged with resisting arrest after struggling with the police officers who were trying to apprehend him.
Ele foi acusado de resistir à prisão após lutar com os policiais que tentavam prendê-lo.
02
resistir, aguentar
to withstand or endure something, particularly a force, influence, or pressure
Transitive: to resist a force or pressure
Exemplos
The paint can resist extreme temperatures without peeling.
A tinta pode resistir a temperaturas extremas sem descascar.
The team managed to resist the pressure and won the game.
A equipe conseguiu resistir à pressão e venceu o jogo.
03
resistir, opor-se
to actively challenge, oppose, or work against something
Transitive: to resist an idea or change
Exemplos
They resisted the new policy by organizing protests and petitions.
Eles resistiriam à nova política organizando protestos e petições.
The activists resisted the construction of the new highway by organizing protests.
Os ativistas resistiam à construção da nova rodovia organizando protestos.
04
resistir, opor-se
to actively refuse to comply with or give in to something, such as a demand, order, or influence
Transitive: to resist sth
Exemplos
The group resisted the rules imposed by the authority, challenging them at every turn.
O grupo resistiu às regras impostas pela autoridade, desafiando-as em todas as oportunidades.
The child resisted the bedtime routine, insisting he was n’t tired.
A criança resistiu à rotina de dormir, insistindo que não estava cansada.
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