Resistance
01
the act of opposing or refusing to accept something one disapproves of or disagrees with
例子
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
例子
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
例子
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
例子
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
例子
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
例子
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
例子
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
例子
The resistance operated secretly under the occupation.
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
例子
The bacteria developed resistance to multiple antibiotics.
Regular exercise increases a person 's resistance to infection.
词汇树
nonresistance
resistance
resist
