Шукати
Resistance
01
the act of opposing or refusing to accept something one disapproves of or disagrees with
Приклади
She showed resistance to changing her long-held beliefs.
02
a mechanical force that slows down or opposes motion
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Friction is a form of mechanical resistance.
03
the property of a material that opposes the flow of electric current, measured in ohms
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The resistance of the wire increases with temperature.
04
military action taken to oppose or prevent an enemy's advance
Приклади
The city fell after several days of resistance.
05
collective or organized action opposing those in authority or control
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Student resistance spread rapidly across the country.
06
an electrical component designed to impede the flow of current
Приклади
Each resistance in the system must be tested separately.
07
(in psychoanalysis) the unwillingness to confront or reveal repressed thoughts or emotions
Приклади
His resistance masked deeper anxiety.
08
a covert group organized to oppose or overthrow an occupying power or government
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Members of the resistance sabotaged enemy supply lines.
09
the ability of a person, organism or microorganism to withstand or defend against diseases, drugs, toxins, or environmental stress
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Regular exercise increases a person 's resistance to infection.
Лексичне Дерево
nonresistance
resistance
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