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TOEFL BNC: 2415 COCA: 2470

resist

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
resist /rɪˈzɪst/ verb
resists; resisted; resisting
resist
/rɪˈzɪst/
verb
resists; resisted; resisting
Learner's definition of RESIST
[+ object] : to fight against (something) : to try to stop or prevent (something)抵抗;抵挡;抵制
[+ object] : to remain strong against the force or effect of (something) : to not be affected or harmed by (something)抗;耐
: to prevent yourself from doing something that you want to do按捺;忍住
[+ object]
[no object]

— resister

/rɪˈzɪstɚ/ noun, plural resisters [count]
TOEFL BNC: 2415 COCA: 2470

resist

1 of 2

verb

re·​sist ri-ˈzist How to pronounce resist (audio)
resisted; resisting; resists

intransitive verb

: to exert force in opposition

transitive verb

1
: to exert oneself so as to counteract or defeat
he resisted temptation
2
: to withstand the force or effect of
material that resists heat

resist

2 of 2

noun

often attributive
: something (such as a coating) that protects against a chemical, electrical, or physical action
Choose the Right Synonym for resist

oppose, combat, resist, withstand mean to set oneself against someone or something.

oppose can apply to any conflict, from mere objection to bitter hostility or warfare.

opposed the plan

combat stresses the forceful or urgent countering of something.

combat disease

resist implies an overt recognition of a hostile or threatening force and a positive effort to counteract or repel it.

resisting temptation

withstand suggests a more passive resistance.

trying to withstand peer pressure

Example Sentences

Verb He was charged with resisting arrest. These windows can resist very high winds. The drug will help your body resist infection. She couldn't resist telling us what she'd heard. He was able to resist the urge to tell her his secret. It was hard resisting the temptation to open the box. The offer was hard to resist. I know I shouldn't have any more cake, but I can't resist. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Who could resist the episode in which three Nonnas (Italian grandmothers, for the uninitiated) create ridiculous pizza concoctions that originated on social media? Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 The idiosyncrasies of Sorokin’s fiction are not only a matter of style; his plots also often resist easy summary. Aaron Timms, The New Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 Of course, kids can't resist touching any kind of screen, ever, and who knows where those tiny fingers have been? Jon Langston And Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 31 Aug. 2022 The island recently wrapped up its annual Han Kuang military exercises, meant to exercise military forces that would resist an invasion from the mainland. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 3 Aug. 2022 The chemicals have been added to nonstick cookware, water-repellent clothing, stain-resistant fabrics and carpets, cosmetics, firefighting foams, food packaging and other products that resist grease, oil and water. Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2022 The Popchose Waterproof Beach Blanket is the roomy, easy-to-use solution that'll resist all the elements for a relaxing beach day. Annie Burdick, PEOPLE.com, 20 July 2022 The Great Resignation has often been viewed through the lens of the white-collar workers that resist going into the office and job hop for higher salaries. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 7 July 2022 The woofer and passive radiator in the Passif 50 have cast aluminum baskets that resist flexing. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French resister, from Latin resistere, from re- + sistere to take a stand; akin to Latin stare to stand — more at stand

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of resist was in the 15th century
TOEFL BNC: 2415 COCA: 2470
resist

verb

ADVERB | VERB + RESIST | PHRASES ADVERBfiercely, firmly, resolutely, strenuously, strongly, vigorously強烈抵制;堅決抵抗;奮力抵抗successfully成功抵抗They successfully resisted pressure from their competitors to increase prices.他們成功地頂住了競爭對手提高價格的壓力。naturally自然地抵抗People naturally resist change.人生來就抗拒變革。stubbornly頑固地抵制actively積極抵抗at first, initially, so far最初抵抗;迄今抵制He has so far resisted pressure to resign.他到目前為止頂住了辭職的壓力。VERB + RESISTbe able to, can, manage to能夠/可以/設法成功抵抗be unable to, cannot不能/無法抵抗Trends in the national economy confront companies with pressures they are unable to resist.國民經濟的發展趨勢使企業面臨着無法抵抗的壓力。can hardly, cannot easily幾乎不能抵制;無法輕易抵擋She could hardly resist the urge to turn and run.她幾乎抑制不住轉身跑掉的衝動。can never, can no longer總是無法/不再能夠抵制be difficult to, be hard to難以抗拒be impossible to不可能抵抗try to試圖抵制be determined to決心抵抗be helpless to, be powerless to無法抵抗;無力抵制She was powerless to resist the attraction that she felt to him.她無力抗拒他對她的吸引。tend to容易抗拒PHRASESthe strength to resist sth反抗⋯的力量

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