resistance

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re·sist·ance /rɪˈzɪstəns/ ●●○ S3 W3 noun  1  against change 反对变化 [singular, uncountable]FIGHT FOR OR AGAINST something a refusal to accept new ideas or changes 〔对新观念或改变的〕反对，抗拒resistance to people’s resistance to change 人们对变革的抵制resistance from The no-smoking policy was introduced with little resistance from staff. 禁烟政策的推行几乎没有受到员工的反对。2  fighting 战斗 [singular, uncountable]PMD fighting against someone who is attacking you 抵御，抵抗put up/offer resistance Rebel gunmen have put up strong resistance. 持枪的叛乱分子负隅顽抗。3  against infection/illness 抗感染/疾病 [singular, uncountable]MIHB the natural ability of a person, animal, or plant to stop diseases or difficult conditions from harming them 抗病能力resistance to the body’s resistance to infection 身体的抗感染能力 disease resistance 抗病能力4. wind/air/water resistance TTTEMthe way in which wind, air, or water can cause a moving object such as a car, plane, or boat to slow down 风阻力/空气阻力/水阻力5. electricity 电 [uncountable]TEEHPE the ability of a substance to stop the flow of an electric current through it 电阻6. the resistance  (also the Resistance)PPGPM an organization that secretly fights against an enemy that controls their country 〔反抗敌军占领的〕抵抗组织7  the line/path of least resistance EASYif you follow the path of least resistance, you avoid making difficult decisions and choose the easiest solution to a problem – often used to show disapproval 〔在困境中采取的〕最简便的方法 〔常含贬义〕 Many people don’t make changes because they’re following the path of least resistance. 许多人因为贪图安逸，不愿意改变现状。 Kirk always just takes the line of least resistance. 柯克总是怎么省力怎么来。 → passive resistancen COLLOCATIONS – Meanings 1 & 2adjectives strong resistanceHe prepared for strong resistance to the changes.stiff resistance (=strong resistance)The city government is facing some stiff resistance.considerable resistance (=fairly strong resistance)The proposals met with considerable resistance from our American colleagues. fierce resistanceEndeavours to change their religion had provoked fierce resistance.stubborn resistanceThe stubborn resistance of the people remains an inspiring example.heroic resistanceThe threat of invasion drew the Greek cities together in heroic resistance to the Persians.token resistance (=not great or sincere)He put up only a token resistance.passive resistance (=a way of protesting against something or opposing a government without using violence)Suffragettes resorted to passive resistance as the only weapon at their disposal.verbsput up resistance (=resist someone or something)If the rest of us are agreed, I don’t think he’ll put up much resistance.offer resistanceThe demonstrators offered no resistance.meet (with) resistance (also encounter resistance formal) (=be resisted)Attempts to modify the curriculum have met with strong resistance in many colleges.The troops advanced swiftly, encountering only minor resistance.overcome resistance (=fight and win against it)How can he overcome resistance to the idea in Congress?crush resistance (=end it by force)He added that any resistance would be crushed.resistance + NOUNthe resistance movement (=all the people who work together to resist military forces controlling their country)Members of the resistance movement were arrested and shot.a resistance groupThe resistance groups are well armed.a resistance fighterResistance fighters had captured a German officer.

Examples from the Corpus

resistance• Middle-class resistance is therefore the greatest threat to the Republicans' tax-reforming efforts.• In most cases, the insulin resistance is due to obesity, especially the accumulation of too much fat within the abdomen.• Almost immediately, however, a fierce nationalist resistance erupted directed by a fiery prophet in the hills of Galilee.• Because unlike the marmots, the rats had no resistance to the disease that the fleas carried.• There has been a lot of resistance to tax increases, even those designed to benefit education.• She became one of the symbols of resistance both at home and abroad.• The first line of plant resistance is the surface skin layer, the epidermis, like your own skin.• But there has also been a remarkable resistance.• At the same time he was capable of strong resistance to conformity.• Any policy that creates unemployment is likely to meet with strong resistance.• Vitamins can build up your resistance to colds and flu.resistance to• It's surprising how little resistance there's been to the new budget plan.From Longman Business Dictionaryresistancere‧sist‧ance /rɪˈzɪstəns/ noun [uncountable] a refusal to accept change or new ideas, methods etcThe company faces resistance from middle managers, who fear the changes will put them out of jobs. → consumer resistance → investor resistance → sales resistance

re·sist·ance noun →n COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable  

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resistance
re‧sist‧ance S3 W3 /rɪˈzɪstəns/ noun
1.  AGAINST CHANGE  [singular, uncountable] a refusal to accept new ideas or changes
    resistance to
    people’s resistance to change
    resistance from
    The no-smoking policy was introduced with little resistance from staff.
2.  FIGHTING  [singular, uncountable] fighting against someone who is attacking you
    put up/offer resistance
    Rebel gunmen have put up strong resistance.
3.  AGAINST INFECTION/ILLNESS  [singular, uncountable] the natural ability of a person, animal, or plant to stop diseases or difficult conditions from harming them
    resistance to
    the body’s resistance to infection
    disease resistance
4. wind/air/water resistance the way in which wind, air, or water can cause a moving object such as a car, plane, or boat to slow down
5.  ELECTRICITY  [uncountable] the ability of a substance to stop the flow of an electric current through it
6. the resistance (also the Resistance) an organization that secretly fights against an enemy that controls their country
7. the line/path of least resistance if you follow the path of least resistance, you avoid making difficult decisions and choose the easiest solution to a problem – often used to show disapproval:
    Many people don’t make changes because they’re following the path of least resistance.
    Kirk always just takes the line of least resistance.
⇨ passive resistance
     

COLLOCATIONS

(for Meanings 1 & 2)

■ adjectives
   ▪ strong resistance He prepared for strong resistance to the changes.
   ▪ stiff resistance (=strong resistance) The city government is facing some stiff resistance.
   ▪ considerable resistance (=fairly strong resistance) The proposals met with considerable resistance from our American colleagues.
   ▪ fierce resistance Endeavours to change their religion had provoked fierce resistance.
   ▪ stubborn resistance The stubborn resistance of the people remains an inspiring example.
   ▪ heroic resistance The threat of invasion drew the Greek cities together in heroic resistance to the Persians.
   ▪ token resistance (=not great or sincere) He put up only a token resistance.
   ▪ passive resistance (=a way of protesting against something or opposing a government without using violence) Suffragettes resorted to passive resistance as the only weapon at their disposal.
■ verbs
   ▪ put up resistance (=resist someone or something) If the rest of us are agreed, I don’t think he’ll put up much resistance.
   ▪ offer resistance The demonstrators offered no resistance.
   ▪ meet (with) resistance (also encounter resistance formal) (=be resisted) Attempts to modify the curriculum have met with strong resistance in many colleges. | The troops advanced swiftly, encountering only minor resistance.
   ▪ overcome resistance (=fight and win against it) How can he overcome resistance to the idea in Congress?
   ▪ crush resistance (=end it by force) He added that any resistance would be crushed.
■ resistance + NOUN
   ▪ the resistance movement (=all the people who work together to resist military forces controlling their country) Members of the resistance movement were arrested and shot.
   ▪ a resistance group The resistance groups are well armed.
   ▪ a resistance fighter Resistance fighters had captured a German officer.

🔑 re·sist·anceBrE /rɪˈzɪstəns/ 🔊NAmE /rɪˈzɪstəns/ 🔊 noun🔑 [uncountable, singular] dislike of or opposition to a plan, an idea, etc.; refusal to obey 反对；抵制；抗拒◆As with all new ideas it met with resistance. 和所有的新观念一样，它受到了抵制。🔊🔊◆~ to sb/sth There has been a lot of resistance to this new law. 这项新的法规已经遭到强烈抵制。🔊🔊◆Resistance to change has nearly destroyed the industry. 对变革的抵制几乎毁了这个行业。🔊🔊🔑 [uncountable, singular] the act of using force to oppose sb/sth 抵抗；反抗◆armed resistance武装反抗◆The defenders put up a strong resistance. 保卫者顽强地抵抗。🔊🔊◆~ to sb/sth The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police. 示威者几乎没有对警察作任何反抗。🔊🔊🔑 [uncountable, singular] ~ (to sth) the power not to be affected by sth 抗力；抵抗力◆AIDS lowers the body's resistance to infection. 艾滋病降低了身体的抗感染能力。🔊🔊 [uncountable, singular] ~ (to sth) a force that stops sth moving or makes it move more slowly 阻力◆wind/air resistance (= in the design of planes or cars) 风阻；空气阻力 [uncountable, countable] (physics 物理) (symbol R) the opposition of a substance or device to the flow of an electrical current 电阻  ➡  compare reactance (often the Resistance) [singular + singular or plural verb] a secret organization that resists the authorities, especially in a country that an enemy has control of （尤指敌占区的）秘密抵抗组织◆resistance fighters秘密抵抗战士●(choose, follow, take, etc.) the line of least reˈsistance(to choose, etc.) the easiest way of doing sth （采取）最省事的方法