resistance
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Definição e significado de "resistance"em inglês

Resistance
01

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

Exemplos
Resistance from staff delayed the implementation.
02

a mechanical force that slows down or opposes motion

Exemplos
Water resistance makes swimming more challenging.
03

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

Exemplos
High resistance in the connection caused a voltage drop.
04

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

Exemplos
The invasion was met with unexpected resistance.
05

collective or organized action opposing those in authority or control

Exemplos
Peaceful resistance movements can bring social change.
06

an electrical component designed to impede the flow of current

Exemplos
The old radio contained several adjustable resistances.
07

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

Exemplos
The session focused on understanding the source of her resistance.
08

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

Exemplos
Many resistance members were captured and executed.
09

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

Exemplos
Good nutrition helps maintain the body 's resistance to illness.
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