resistance
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Definiția și sensul cuvântului „resistance” în engleză

Resistance
01

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

Exemple
The proposal met strong resistance from local residents.
02

a mechanical force that slows down or opposes motion

Exemple
Air resistance affects the speed of falling objects.
03

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

Exemple
Copper has very low electrical resistance.
04

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

Exemple
The troops organized fierce resistance at the border.
05

collective or organized action opposing those in authority or control

Exemple
The workers formed a resistance against unfair labor practices.
06

an electrical component designed to impede the flow of current

Exemple
The technician replaced a burnt resistance on the circuit board.
07

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

Exemple
The patient showed resistance when discussing childhood memories.
08

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

Exemple
The resistance operated secretly under the occupation.
09

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

Exemple
The bacteria developed resistance to multiple antibiotics.
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