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Resistance
01
сопротивление
the act of opposing or refusing to accept something one disapproves of or disagrees with
Примеры
The proposal met strong resistance from local residents.
She showed resistance to changing her long-held beliefs.
02
a mechanical force that slows down or opposes motion
Примеры
Air resistance affects the speed of falling objects.
Friction is a form of mechanical resistance.
03
the property of a material that opposes the flow of electric current, measured in ohms
Примеры
Copper has very low electrical resistance.
The resistance of the wire increases with temperature.
04
military action taken to oppose or prevent an enemy's advance
Примеры
The troops organized fierce resistance at the border.
The city fell after several days of resistance.
05
collective or organized action opposing those in authority or control
Примеры
The workers formed a resistance against unfair labor practices.
Student resistance spread rapidly across the country.
06
an electrical component designed to impede the flow of current
Примеры
The technician replaced a burnt resistance on the circuit board.
Each resistance in the system must be tested separately.
07
(in psychoanalysis) the unwillingness to confront or reveal repressed thoughts or emotions
Примеры
The patient showed resistance when discussing childhood memories.
His resistance masked deeper anxiety.
08
a covert group organized to oppose or overthrow an occupying power or government
Примеры
The resistance operated secretly under the occupation.
Members of the resistance sabotaged enemy supply lines.
09
сопротивление
the ability of a person, organism or microorganism to withstand or defend against diseases, drugs, toxins, or environmental stress
Примеры
The bacteria developed resistance to multiple antibiotics.
Regular exercise increases a person 's resistance to infection.
Лексическое Дерево
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