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

Definiția și sensul cuvântului „resistance” în engleză

Resistance
01

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

example
Exemple
The proposal met strong resistance from local residents.
02

a mechanical force that slows down or opposes motion

example
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

example
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Copper has very low electrical resistance.
04

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

example
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The troops organized fierce resistance at the border.
05

collective or organized action opposing those in authority or control

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

an electrical component designed to impede the flow of current

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

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

example
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The patient showed resistance when discussing childhood memories.
08

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

example
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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

example
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The bacteria developed resistance to multiple antibiotics.
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