resistance
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ri
ri
sis
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tance
təns
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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 workers organized a strike in resistance to proposed cuts in healthcare benefits.
The community showed strong resistance to the construction of a new highway through their neighborhood.
02

a mechanical force that slows down or opposes motion

03

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

04

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

example
Exemple
The resistance fighters used guerrilla tactics to disrupt enemy supply lines.
During World War II, the French Resistance sabotaged Nazi operations.
05

collective or organized action opposing those in authority or control

06

an electrical component designed to impede the flow of current

07

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

08

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

example
Exemple
The resistance worked in secrecy to undermine the occupying army ’s control.
Members of the resistance smuggled supplies to aid the imprisoned revolutionaries.
09

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

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resist

Verb

resistance

Noun

nonresistance

Noun

nonresistance

Noun
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