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resists

UK /rɪˈzɪsts/US /rɪˈzɪsts/

词源

源自拉丁语 'resistere',由 're-'(反对)和 'sistere'(站立)组成,意为“站立反对”。

verb

❶ 抵抗或拒绝接受某事,通常指通过行动或意志力来对抗某种力量、影响或改变。

“She resists the temptation to eat chocolate every day.”

(她抵抗住了每天吃巧克力的诱惑。)

“The material resists water and stains.”

(这种材料防水且防污渍。)

同义词:oppose, withstand, defy, fight, reject

常见短语

resist the urge — 控制自己不去做某事,尤其是当这件事很有吸引力但可能带来负面后果时。

“He resisted the urge to check his phone during the meeting.”

(他忍住了在会议期间查看手机的冲动。)