to resist
01
motstå, göra motstånd
to use force to prevent something from happening or to fight against an attack
Transitive: to resist an attack
Exempel
Despite facing overwhelming odds, the army continued to resist the enemy's advance, refusing to surrender their position.
Trots överväldigande odds fortsatte armén att motstå fiendens framryckning och vägrade att ge upp sin position.
02
motstå, uthärda
to withstand or endure something, particularly a force, influence, or pressure
Transitive: to resist a force or pressure
Exempel
She tried to resist the pull of the current while swimming against it.
Hon försökte motstå dragkraften från strömmen medan hon simmade mot den.
03
motstå, sätta sig emot
to actively challenge, oppose, or work against something
Transitive: to resist an idea or change
Exempel
The community worked together to resist the development of the new highway.
Samhället arbetade tillsammans för att motstå utvecklingen av den nya motorvägen.
04
motstå, sätta sig emot
to actively refuse to comply with or give in to something, such as a demand, order, or influence
Transitive: to resist sth
Exempel
The citizens resisted the government's attempt to impose new taxes.
Medborgarna motstod regeringens försök att införa nya skatter.
Lexikalt Träd
resistance
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resister
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