Definition of resist in English:

resist

verb rɪˈzɪstrəˈzɪst

[with object]

1Withstand the action or effect of.
抵抗，抵御
antibodies help us to resist infection
抗体帮助我们抗感染。
Example sentencesExamples
- Their bodies may be less able to resist infections, and they may be at greater risk for problems during surgery and anesthesia.
- One important measure in resisting infection is to quit smoking.
- These women are all HIV positive, and their ability to resist the infection is being undermined by the lack of food.
- Tannin helps the leather to resist the effects of heat, decomposition by water and attack by all manner of organisms.
- DN003 resists chemicals and can withstand most sterilization methods.
- Manufacturers design equipment to resist the effects of freezing but nothing is guaranteed.
- Gyroscopes create their own force through spinning, thereby resisting the effects of gravity.
- Most seafood allergens are stable molecules, which resist the effects of cooking and processing.
- Rather than passive systems that resist the effects of fire, these work to defeat it.
- Some regulators have been designed to resist the effect of jammed valves caused by cold.
- It strengthens the lungs to resist the effects of sudden changes in the air, and it healthfully braces and invigorates the chest.
- Lung adenocarcinoma, a non-small-cell lung cancer, tends to resist the effects of chemotherapy.
- The loss of genetic diversity could result in animals with weakened immune systems, unable to resist infections that may wipe out whole flocks or herds.
- The mixes are also designed for high density and low permeability to help resist the effects of high sulfate and chloride contents in the soil.
- No matter which variation of polio a vaccinated individual comes into contact with, he or she should successfully resist infection.
- The researchers used the fruit fly model to discover the way most mosquitoes resist malaria infection.
- In addition, enteral feeding may improve the ability of the gut to resist infection, which is extremely important in patients who may already have decreased resistance.
- Some have acquired an armoury of genes which help them attach to cells, invade and damage tissue, colonise hosts, evade the immune system, and resist the effects of antibiotics.
- Mother's milk is full of special nutrients, hormones and antibodies that are passed on to infants to help them to resist infections, respiratory illness and diarrhoea.
- One researcher reports that older adults can resist the negative effects of aging by remaining active.
Synonyms
withstand, be proof against, hold out against, combat, counter
weather, endure, outlast
repel, be resistant to, be impervious to, be impermeable to, keep out
1. 1.1 Try to prevent by action or argument.
  阻止，抵制
  we will resist changes to the treaty
  我们将继续抵制对条约的修改。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Political groups which resist the advance of globalisation are protecting entrenched domestic lobbies.
  He insisted that the people were determined to resist intimidation and vote buying.
  In the gloomier scenario, communities continue to resist closures.
  While we continue to resist the idea that cutting of trees of will solve the city's traffic problems, we will have to present some other viable options to address these problems.
  Campaigners in Stow and Bourton have vowed to continue resisting the proposals.
  I just said that one could resist the argument by objecting that there is no reason to think that seeing a non-physical flower sense-datum is the same type of mental state as seeing a real flower.
  ‘We will not be cowed by the courts, the campaign will continue to resist this unjust double tax,’ he said.
  In fact, if that's the motive of the government, them I think we've just identified the best argument for resisting the abolition of jury trials for fraud.
  Such an argument resists many of the typical counter-arguments directed at potentiality as an ethical consideration in the abortion debate.
  There are of course many ways to resist these arguments.
  If it was proved that animal research helps to cure cancer, I would find it hard to resist that kind of argument.
  But in some ways they have consistently resisted that argument when it's put by the media analysts.
  In more recent years, however, defenders of the minimal state view have used a variant of this argument to resist the expansion of public programs.
  It would certainly assist artists in resisting the argument that contemporary society represents the final stage of human development.
  The longer a scientific theory resists disproof and continues to explain data well, the more certain we are that it is true.
  Posters carrying the message ‘Prevent torture, resist torture and help victims of torture’ will be circulated.
  It is far easier to resist change and continue to make millions from CD sales than to try to prejudge the future and embrace new technology, especially one that throws up new controversies every year.
  Synonyms
  oppose, fight against, refuse to accept, be hostile to, object to, be anti, take a stand against, defy, go against, set one's face against, kick against, baulk at
  obstruct, impede, hinder, block, thwart, frustrate, inhibit, restrain
  stop, halt, prevent, check, stem, curb
  dig in one's heels
  archaic reluct
2. 1.2 Refrain from doing (something tempting or unwise)
  I couldn't resist buying the blouse
  我禁不住买了这件上衣。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Speaking as someone who has managed to resist the temptation to buy a mobile phone thus far, it's safe to say that ideas like this aren't going to entice me to join the majority any time soon.
  He tried to give her a kiss on the cheek but she resisted his advance and pushed him away from her face briskly.
  Those who are growing old may be unwise to try to resist these pressures.
  The girl gritted her teeth distastefully and resisted the tempting urge to spit at the man.
  He couldn't resist such a tempting adventure, thus he traveled west, into this ancient forest to feed his curiosity.
  Troubled by his colourful private life and convinced that he would never regard her as the love of his life, she had initially resisted his advances.
  If you can't resist the urge to buy flips-flops, choose a pair with thicker soles to provide a little more cushioning.
  She resists his advances for a while, but soon succumbs, and the two begin a torrid and wind-swept romance that carries on throughout the war.
  What other considerations, then, can induce people to avoid or to resist such temptation?
  They must resist impulse buys and not be fooled by tales of wonderful kennels supplying the store; no responsible breeder sells to pet stores.
  Praise them when they've resisted the temptation to buy something they really wanted.
  I have however resisted the temptation to buy the first thing I saw.
  There aren't many who could resist the tempting creations and I thought it was only correct to sample the goodies.
  I resist the temptation to buy a didgeridoo, settling for a hand-painted bookmark, and spend a few minutes admiring the city skyline in the distance.
  I expect I'll spend most of the day resisting going and buying another packet, and then the remainder of the day eating them.
  Synonyms
  refrain from, abstain from, keep from, forbear from, desist from, forgo, avoid
  not give in to, restrain oneself from, prevent oneself from, stop oneself from, check oneself
  love, adore, relish, be addicted to, have a weakness for, be very partial to, be very keen on, be very fond of, like
  delight in, enjoy, take great pleasure in
  informal have a thing about, be mad about, be hooked on, get a kick out of, get a thrill out of
3. 1.3no object Struggle or fight back when attacked.
  without giving her time to resist, he dragged her off her feet
  没等她来得及反抗，他一把就把她拽倒。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Some resisted and Cromwell himself attacked them, arresting three and executing one.
  When the South started losing, the will to fight and resist slowly but irrevocably declined.
  You might be arrested for provoking or bad-mouthing police, resisting physically, or running away.
  Incredibly, the woman resisted and there was struggle between the two before the robber kneed the victim hard in the stomach and ripped the bag from her grasp.
  She tried to resist and struggle, but the weakness of the fever prevented her from even being able to free an arm from the blanket.
  She had to find a way to fight, to resist as much as she possibly could.
  Then the boy struggled and resisted in a most surprising manner considering that he was clearly violating the law.
  They said that he was very uncooperative and that he resisted and he began to fight with the officers.
  She didn't resist, but a fight ensued as other spectators intervened.
  Studies have shown that women who resist and fight back are less likely to be harmed than those women who submit passively.
  There had to be a way to resist, to fight back and turn away.
  They demanded the keys to his car, but when the man resisted, the attackers ran off along the road and down an alleyway.
  She had to fight the urge to resist, but it only lasted a minute.
  Living together creates the illusion of having found adequate shelter and a feigned ability to resist in case of attack.
  He said he tried to arrest the defendant but he kept resisting and he eventually had to call for back-up.
  When they realised what had happened to them, they resisted and fought back against the invaders.
  The detainee did not resist when he was arrested and ‘behaved well’ during questioning, the sources said.
  The police said that the robbers would not hesitate to attack the victims if they resisted.
  Thirty surrender quietly, but 10 are shot trying to resist.
  Danny begins to put up a fight, but he is too stunned to resist properly.
  Synonyms
  struggle with/against, fight (against), put up a fight against, battle against, stand up to, withstand, stand one's ground against, hold one's ground against, hold off, hold out against, contend with, confront, face up to
  fend off, keep at bay, ward off, keep at arm's length

noun rɪˈzɪstrəˈzɪst

A resistant substance applied as a coating to protect a surface during a process, for example to prevent dye or glaze adhering.
保护涂层（防染色、着釉等），防染材料，涂釉层
new lithographic techniques require their own special resists
mass noun the exposed areas of resist will soften
Example sentencesExamples
- The screen or mesh area is covered with a resist, such as wax, which plugs or blocks all of the screen openings, except in the area of the design image.
- Experiments have shown that existing DUV resists can be extended for use with EUV.
- After removing the cap layer not covered by the resist layer, a code mask layer is formed over the substrate.
- Make sure to clean the surface well and remove all petroleum jelly as this will act as a resist for any glaze, antiquing pigment or varnish you try to apply after using this technique.
- Current results with resists are, of course, strictly in the experimental stage.
- Blue and green colors were added in separate operations that involved wax resist and dipping in indigo dye baths.
- I then brush wax resist over some of the glazed areas and let the wax dry.
- Then, a through-hole is formed in the resist layer so that the base layer is exposed via the through-hole.
- The disadvantages are that it takes a couple of light layers of clay for the resist, and the design is only on one side of the fabric.
- Preparatory work is done outdoors where she uses conte, gouache, pencil and wax resist.
- Wax is most commonly used in ceramics to form a resist where one does not want glaze.
- A carrier fluid, such as a gas, is then directed toward the semiconductor substrate so as to move the resist stripper across the substrate.
- Using a combination of natural and chemical dyes, Enid has included in this exhibition works using the Japanese method of resist dyeing on silk, known as Shibori.
- Three techniques were used to pattern the resists: microcontact printing, conventional lithography and shadow masking.
- A third, very-thick resist is then coated over the resist lenses and patterned to protect the diffractive elements.

Derivatives

resister

noun

But some attempts to stamp out resistance can increase it, by enlarging the recruitment pool of resisters.
Example sentencesExamples
- But by April, the resisters also changed tactic.
- Many draft resisters, conscientious objectors and protesters had been fined or gaoled, while soldiers sometimes met a hostile reception on their return home.
- As the deadline looms, federal officials insist they'll do all they can to avert a showdown with the resisters, saying no one will be evicted without a court hearing.
- The group has been holding events in the city annually but says that for the 60th anniversary commemoration all next week the emphasis will be on survivors, resisters and rebuilding.

resistibility

noun rɪzɪstɪˈbɪlɪtirəˌzɪstəˈbɪlədi

Designers and test houses are presented with increased resistibility levels and testing complexity from these new equipment recommendations.
Example sentencesExamples
- These additives were added either to enhance the hardness of the grout mixture or increase the resistibility to leaching.
- The present invention relates to a method of enhancing resistibility of crop plants against bacterial and/or fungal diseases.

resistible

adjective rɪˈzɪstɪblrəˈzɪstəb(ə)l

If you continue to find it eminently resistible in all contexts, you have no need of any such explanation.
Example sentencesExamples
- In any case, it is impossible to verify empirically whether an impulse is resistible.
- The amateurish performances, ham-fisted dramatics and video nasty violence are a completely resistible combination.
- Even projects involving her husband have been resistible.
- The temptation to mock the hyper-sensitive, while not completely resistible, should be indulged within limits.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French resister or Latin resistere, from re- (expressing opposition) + sistere 'stop' (reduplication of stare 'to stand'). The current sense of the noun dates from the mid 19th century.

consist from Late Middle English:
Fron Latin consistere ‘stand firm or still, exist’, sistere ‘set, stand (still), stop’, also the source of assist (Late Middle English) originally ‘take your stand’; desist (Late Middle English) ‘stand down, stop’; exist (early 17th century) ‘come into being’, literally ‘stand out’; insist (late 16th century) ‘stand upon [an argument]’; and resist (Late Middle English) ‘stand back or against’.

Rhymes

assist, cist, coexist, consist, cyst, desist, enlist, exist, gist, grist, hist, insist, list, Liszt, mist, persist, schist, subsist, tryst, twist, whist, wist, wrist

Definition of resist in US English:

resist

verbrəˈzɪstrəˈzist

[with object]

1Withstand the action or effect of.
抵抗，抵御
antibodies help us to resist infection
抗体帮助我们抗感染。
Example sentencesExamples
- One important measure in resisting infection is to quit smoking.
- Some have acquired an armoury of genes which help them attach to cells, invade and damage tissue, colonise hosts, evade the immune system, and resist the effects of antibiotics.
- Their bodies may be less able to resist infections, and they may be at greater risk for problems during surgery and anesthesia.
- Rather than passive systems that resist the effects of fire, these work to defeat it.
- The mixes are also designed for high density and low permeability to help resist the effects of high sulfate and chloride contents in the soil.
- One researcher reports that older adults can resist the negative effects of aging by remaining active.
- In addition, enteral feeding may improve the ability of the gut to resist infection, which is extremely important in patients who may already have decreased resistance.
- Most seafood allergens are stable molecules, which resist the effects of cooking and processing.
- The loss of genetic diversity could result in animals with weakened immune systems, unable to resist infections that may wipe out whole flocks or herds.
- Manufacturers design equipment to resist the effects of freezing but nothing is guaranteed.
- Tannin helps the leather to resist the effects of heat, decomposition by water and attack by all manner of organisms.
- No matter which variation of polio a vaccinated individual comes into contact with, he or she should successfully resist infection.
- Gyroscopes create their own force through spinning, thereby resisting the effects of gravity.
- Some regulators have been designed to resist the effect of jammed valves caused by cold.
- It strengthens the lungs to resist the effects of sudden changes in the air, and it healthfully braces and invigorates the chest.
- Mother's milk is full of special nutrients, hormones and antibodies that are passed on to infants to help them to resist infections, respiratory illness and diarrhoea.
- These women are all HIV positive, and their ability to resist the infection is being undermined by the lack of food.
- Lung adenocarcinoma, a non-small-cell lung cancer, tends to resist the effects of chemotherapy.
- The researchers used the fruit fly model to discover the way most mosquitoes resist malaria infection.
- DN003 resists chemicals and can withstand most sterilization methods.
Synonyms
withstand, be proof against, hold out against, combat, counter
1. 1.1 Try to prevent by action or argument.
  阻止，抵制
  we will continue to resist changes to the treaty
  我们将继续抵制对条约的修改。
  Example sentencesExamples
  He insisted that the people were determined to resist intimidation and vote buying.
  If it was proved that animal research helps to cure cancer, I would find it hard to resist that kind of argument.
  I just said that one could resist the argument by objecting that there is no reason to think that seeing a non-physical flower sense-datum is the same type of mental state as seeing a real flower.
  The longer a scientific theory resists disproof and continues to explain data well, the more certain we are that it is true.
  In the gloomier scenario, communities continue to resist closures.
  In more recent years, however, defenders of the minimal state view have used a variant of this argument to resist the expansion of public programs.
  Political groups which resist the advance of globalisation are protecting entrenched domestic lobbies.
  Campaigners in Stow and Bourton have vowed to continue resisting the proposals.
  But in some ways they have consistently resisted that argument when it's put by the media analysts.
  While we continue to resist the idea that cutting of trees of will solve the city's traffic problems, we will have to present some other viable options to address these problems.
  There are of course many ways to resist these arguments.
  It is far easier to resist change and continue to make millions from CD sales than to try to prejudge the future and embrace new technology, especially one that throws up new controversies every year.
  It would certainly assist artists in resisting the argument that contemporary society represents the final stage of human development.
  Such an argument resists many of the typical counter-arguments directed at potentiality as an ethical consideration in the abortion debate.
  In fact, if that's the motive of the government, them I think we've just identified the best argument for resisting the abolition of jury trials for fraud.
  Posters carrying the message ‘Prevent torture, resist torture and help victims of torture’ will be circulated.
  ‘We will not be cowed by the courts, the campaign will continue to resist this unjust double tax,’ he said.
  Synonyms
  oppose, fight against, refuse to accept, be hostile to, object to, be anti, take a stand against, defy, go against, set one's face against, kick against, baulk at
2. 1.2 Succeed in ignoring the attraction of (something wrong or unwise)
  抵御…诱惑，忍住
  I couldn't resist buying the blouse
  我禁不住买了这件上衣。
  she resisted his advances
  Example sentencesExamples
  What other considerations, then, can induce people to avoid or to resist such temptation?
  Praise them when they've resisted the temptation to buy something they really wanted.
  Troubled by his colourful private life and convinced that he would never regard her as the love of his life, she had initially resisted his advances.
  They must resist impulse buys and not be fooled by tales of wonderful kennels supplying the store; no responsible breeder sells to pet stores.
  She resists his advances for a while, but soon succumbs, and the two begin a torrid and wind-swept romance that carries on throughout the war.
  There aren't many who could resist the tempting creations and I thought it was only correct to sample the goodies.
  I have however resisted the temptation to buy the first thing I saw.
  Speaking as someone who has managed to resist the temptation to buy a mobile phone thus far, it's safe to say that ideas like this aren't going to entice me to join the majority any time soon.
  He couldn't resist such a tempting adventure, thus he traveled west, into this ancient forest to feed his curiosity.
  If you can't resist the urge to buy flips-flops, choose a pair with thicker soles to provide a little more cushioning.
  Those who are growing old may be unwise to try to resist these pressures.
  He tried to give her a kiss on the cheek but she resisted his advance and pushed him away from her face briskly.
  The girl gritted her teeth distastefully and resisted the tempting urge to spit at the man.
  I resist the temptation to buy a didgeridoo, settling for a hand-painted bookmark, and spend a few minutes admiring the city skyline in the distance.
  I expect I'll spend most of the day resisting going and buying another packet, and then the remainder of the day eating them.
  Synonyms
  refrain from, abstain from, keep from, forbear from, desist from, forgo, avoid
  love, adore, relish, be addicted to, have a weakness for, be very partial to, be very keen on, be very fond of, like
3. 1.3no object Struggle against someone or something.
  反抗，挣扎
  without giving her time to resist, he dragged her off her feet
  没等她来得及反抗，他一把就把她拽倒。
  Example sentencesExamples
  When the South started losing, the will to fight and resist slowly but irrevocably declined.
  You might be arrested for provoking or bad-mouthing police, resisting physically, or running away.
  There had to be a way to resist, to fight back and turn away.
  She didn't resist, but a fight ensued as other spectators intervened.
  When they realised what had happened to them, they resisted and fought back against the invaders.
  Some resisted and Cromwell himself attacked them, arresting three and executing one.
  She had to fight the urge to resist, but it only lasted a minute.
  Then the boy struggled and resisted in a most surprising manner considering that he was clearly violating the law.
  They said that he was very uncooperative and that he resisted and he began to fight with the officers.
  The detainee did not resist when he was arrested and ‘behaved well’ during questioning, the sources said.
  Studies have shown that women who resist and fight back are less likely to be harmed than those women who submit passively.
  Living together creates the illusion of having found adequate shelter and a feigned ability to resist in case of attack.
  She had to find a way to fight, to resist as much as she possibly could.
  He said he tried to arrest the defendant but he kept resisting and he eventually had to call for back-up.
  They demanded the keys to his car, but when the man resisted, the attackers ran off along the road and down an alleyway.
  The police said that the robbers would not hesitate to attack the victims if they resisted.
  Thirty surrender quietly, but 10 are shot trying to resist.
  Danny begins to put up a fight, but he is too stunned to resist properly.
  Incredibly, the woman resisted and there was struggle between the two before the robber kneed the victim hard in the stomach and ripped the bag from her grasp.
  She tried to resist and struggle, but the weakness of the fever prevented her from even being able to free an arm from the blanket.
  Synonyms
  struggle against, struggle with, fight, fight against, put up a fight against, battle against, stand up to, withstand, stand one's ground against, hold one's ground against, hold off, hold out against, contend with, confront, face up to

nounrəˈzɪstrəˈzist

A resistant substance applied as a coating to protect a surface during some process, for example to prevent dye or glaze adhering.
保护涂层（防染色、着釉等），防染材料，涂釉层
Example sentencesExamples
- Current results with resists are, of course, strictly in the experimental stage.
- Then, a through-hole is formed in the resist layer so that the base layer is exposed via the through-hole.
- Make sure to clean the surface well and remove all petroleum jelly as this will act as a resist for any glaze, antiquing pigment or varnish you try to apply after using this technique.
- Experiments have shown that existing DUV resists can be extended for use with EUV.
- Three techniques were used to pattern the resists: microcontact printing, conventional lithography and shadow masking.
- A third, very-thick resist is then coated over the resist lenses and patterned to protect the diffractive elements.
- The disadvantages are that it takes a couple of light layers of clay for the resist, and the design is only on one side of the fabric.
- A carrier fluid, such as a gas, is then directed toward the semiconductor substrate so as to move the resist stripper across the substrate.
- Preparatory work is done outdoors where she uses conte, gouache, pencil and wax resist.
- Using a combination of natural and chemical dyes, Enid has included in this exhibition works using the Japanese method of resist dyeing on silk, known as Shibori.
- I then brush wax resist over some of the glazed areas and let the wax dry.
- Blue and green colors were added in separate operations that involved wax resist and dipping in indigo dye baths.
- Wax is most commonly used in ceramics to form a resist where one does not want glaze.
- After removing the cap layer not covered by the resist layer, a code mask layer is formed over the substrate.
- The screen or mesh area is covered with a resist, such as wax, which plugs or blocks all of the screen openings, except in the area of the design image.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French resister or Latin resistere, from re- (expressing opposition) + sistere ‘stop’ (reduplication of stare ‘to stand’). The current sense of the noun dates from the mid 19th century.

单词	resist
释义	Definition of resist in English: resist verb rɪˈzɪstrəˈzɪst [with object] 1Withstand the action or effect of. 抵抗，抵御 antibodies help us to resist infection 抗体帮助我们抗感染。 Example sentencesExamples Their bodies may be less able to resist infections, and they may be at greater risk for problems during surgery and anesthesia. One important measure in resisting infection is to quit smoking. These women are all HIV positive, and their ability to resist the infection is being undermined by the lack of food. Tannin helps the leather to resist the effects of heat, decomposition by water and attack by all manner of organisms. DN003 resists chemicals and can withstand most sterilization methods. Manufacturers design equipment to resist the effects of freezing but nothing is guaranteed. Gyroscopes create their own force through spinning, thereby resisting the effects of gravity. Most seafood allergens are stable molecules, which resist the effects of cooking and processing. Rather than passive systems that resist the effects of fire, these work to defeat it. Some regulators have been designed to resist the effect of jammed valves caused by cold. It strengthens the lungs to resist the effects of sudden changes in the air, and it healthfully braces and invigorates the chest. Lung adenocarcinoma, a non-small-cell lung cancer, tends to resist the effects of chemotherapy. The loss of genetic diversity could result in animals with weakened immune systems, unable to resist infections that may wipe out whole flocks or herds. The mixes are also designed for high density and low permeability to help resist the effects of high sulfate and chloride contents in the soil. No matter which variation of polio a vaccinated individual comes into contact with, he or she should successfully resist infection. The researchers used the fruit fly model to discover the way most mosquitoes resist malaria infection. In addition, enteral feeding may improve the ability of the gut to resist infection, which is extremely important in patients who may already have decreased resistance. Some have acquired an armoury of genes which help them attach to cells, invade and damage tissue, colonise hosts, evade the immune system, and resist the effects of antibiotics. Mother's milk is full of special nutrients, hormones and antibodies that are passed on to infants to help them to resist infections, respiratory illness and diarrhoea. One researcher reports that older adults can resist the negative effects of aging by remaining active. Synonyms withstand, be proof against, hold out against, combat, counter weather, endure, outlast repel, be resistant to, be impervious to, be impermeable to, keep out 1.1 Try to prevent by action or argument. 阻止，抵制 we will resist changes to the treaty 我们将继续抵制对条约的修改。 Example sentencesExamples Political groups which resist the advance of globalisation are protecting entrenched domestic lobbies. He insisted that the people were determined to resist intimidation and vote buying. In the gloomier scenario, communities continue to resist closures. While we continue to resist the idea that cutting of trees of will solve the city's traffic problems, we will have to present some other viable options to address these problems. Campaigners in Stow and Bourton have vowed to continue resisting the proposals. I just said that one could resist the argument by objecting that there is no reason to think that seeing a non-physical flower sense-datum is the same type of mental state as seeing a real flower. ‘We will not be cowed by the courts, the campaign will continue to resist this unjust double tax,’ he said. In fact, if that's the motive of the government, them I think we've just identified the best argument for resisting the abolition of jury trials for fraud. Such an argument resists many of the typical counter-arguments directed at potentiality as an ethical consideration in the abortion debate. There are of course many ways to resist these arguments. If it was proved that animal research helps to cure cancer, I would find it hard to resist that kind of argument. But in some ways they have consistently resisted that argument when it's put by the media analysts. In more recent years, however, defenders of the minimal state view have used a variant of this argument to resist the expansion of public programs. It would certainly assist artists in resisting the argument that contemporary society represents the final stage of human development. The longer a scientific theory resists disproof and continues to explain data well, the more certain we are that it is true. Posters carrying the message ‘Prevent torture, resist torture and help victims of torture’ will be circulated. It is far easier to resist change and continue to make millions from CD sales than to try to prejudge the future and embrace new technology, especially one that throws up new controversies every year. Synonyms oppose, fight against, refuse to accept, be hostile to, object to, be anti, take a stand against, defy, go against, set one's face against, kick against, baulk at obstruct, impede, hinder, block, thwart, frustrate, inhibit, restrain stop, halt, prevent, check, stem, curb dig in one's heels archaic reluct 1.2 Refrain from doing (something tempting or unwise) I couldn't resist buying the blouse 我禁不住买了这件上衣。 Example sentencesExamples Speaking as someone who has managed to resist the temptation to buy a mobile phone thus far, it's safe to say that ideas like this aren't going to entice me to join the majority any time soon. He tried to give her a kiss on the cheek but she resisted his advance and pushed him away from her face briskly. Those who are growing old may be unwise to try to resist these pressures. The girl gritted her teeth distastefully and resisted the tempting urge to spit at the man. He couldn't resist such a tempting adventure, thus he traveled west, into this ancient forest to feed his curiosity. Troubled by his colourful private life and convinced that he would never regard her as the love of his life, she had initially resisted his advances. If you can't resist the urge to buy flips-flops, choose a pair with thicker soles to provide a little more cushioning. She resists his advances for a while, but soon succumbs, and the two begin a torrid and wind-swept romance that carries on throughout the war. What other considerations, then, can induce people to avoid or to resist such temptation? They must resist impulse buys and not be fooled by tales of wonderful kennels supplying the store; no responsible breeder sells to pet stores. Praise them when they've resisted the temptation to buy something they really wanted. I have however resisted the temptation to buy the first thing I saw. There aren't many who could resist the tempting creations and I thought it was only correct to sample the goodies. I resist the temptation to buy a didgeridoo, settling for a hand-painted bookmark, and spend a few minutes admiring the city skyline in the distance. I expect I'll spend most of the day resisting going and buying another packet, and then the remainder of the day eating them. Synonyms refrain from, abstain from, keep from, forbear from, desist from, forgo, avoid not give in to, restrain oneself from, prevent oneself from, stop oneself from, check oneself love, adore, relish, be addicted to, have a weakness for, be very partial to, be very keen on, be very fond of, like delight in, enjoy, take great pleasure in informal have a thing about, be mad about, be hooked on, get a kick out of, get a thrill out of 1.3no object Struggle or fight back when attacked. without giving her time to resist, he dragged her off her feet 没等她来得及反抗，他一把就把她拽倒。 Example sentencesExamples Some resisted and Cromwell himself attacked them, arresting three and executing one. When the South started losing, the will to fight and resist slowly but irrevocably declined. You might be arrested for provoking or bad-mouthing police, resisting physically, or running away. Incredibly, the woman resisted and there was struggle between the two before the robber kneed the victim hard in the stomach and ripped the bag from her grasp. She tried to resist and struggle, but the weakness of the fever prevented her from even being able to free an arm from the blanket. She had to find a way to fight, to resist as much as she possibly could. Then the boy struggled and resisted in a most surprising manner considering that he was clearly violating the law. They said that he was very uncooperative and that he resisted and he began to fight with the officers. She didn't resist, but a fight ensued as other spectators intervened. Studies have shown that women who resist and fight back are less likely to be harmed than those women who submit passively. There had to be a way to resist, to fight back and turn away. They demanded the keys to his car, but when the man resisted, the attackers ran off along the road and down an alleyway. She had to fight the urge to resist, but it only lasted a minute. Living together creates the illusion of having found adequate shelter and a feigned ability to resist in case of attack. He said he tried to arrest the defendant but he kept resisting and he eventually had to call for back-up. When they realised what had happened to them, they resisted and fought back against the invaders. The detainee did not resist when he was arrested and ‘behaved well’ during questioning, the sources said. The police said that the robbers would not hesitate to attack the victims if they resisted. Thirty surrender quietly, but 10 are shot trying to resist. Danny begins to put up a fight, but he is too stunned to resist properly. Synonyms struggle with/against, fight (against), put up a fight against, battle against, stand up to, withstand, stand one's ground against, hold one's ground against, hold off, hold out against, contend with, confront, face up to fend off, keep at bay, ward off, keep at arm's length noun rɪˈzɪstrəˈzɪst A resistant substance applied as a coating to protect a surface during a process, for example to prevent dye or glaze adhering. 保护涂层（防染色、着釉等），防染材料，涂釉层 new lithographic techniques require their own special resists mass noun the exposed areas of resist will soften Example sentencesExamples The screen or mesh area is covered with a resist, such as wax, which plugs or blocks all of the screen openings, except in the area of the design image. Experiments have shown that existing DUV resists can be extended for use with EUV. After removing the cap layer not covered by the resist layer, a code mask layer is formed over the substrate. Make sure to clean the surface well and remove all petroleum jelly as this will act as a resist for any glaze, antiquing pigment or varnish you try to apply after using this technique. Current results with resists are, of course, strictly in the experimental stage. Blue and green colors were added in separate operations that involved wax resist and dipping in indigo dye baths. I then brush wax resist over some of the glazed areas and let the wax dry. Then, a through-hole is formed in the resist layer so that the base layer is exposed via the through-hole. The disadvantages are that it takes a couple of light layers of clay for the resist, and the design is only on one side of the fabric. Preparatory work is done outdoors where she uses conte, gouache, pencil and wax resist. Wax is most commonly used in ceramics to form a resist where one does not want glaze. A carrier fluid, such as a gas, is then directed toward the semiconductor substrate so as to move the resist stripper across the substrate. Using a combination of natural and chemical dyes, Enid has included in this exhibition works using the Japanese method of resist dyeing on silk, known as Shibori. Three techniques were used to pattern the resists: microcontact printing, conventional lithography and shadow masking. A third, very-thick resist is then coated over the resist lenses and patterned to protect the diffractive elements. Derivatives resister noun But some attempts to stamp out resistance can increase it, by enlarging the recruitment pool of resisters. Example sentencesExamples But by April, the resisters also changed tactic. Many draft resisters, conscientious objectors and protesters had been fined or gaoled, while soldiers sometimes met a hostile reception on their return home. As the deadline looms, federal officials insist they'll do all they can to avert a showdown with the resisters, saying no one will be evicted without a court hearing. The group has been holding events in the city annually but says that for the 60th anniversary commemoration all next week the emphasis will be on survivors, resisters and rebuilding. resistibility noun rɪzɪstɪˈbɪlɪtirəˌzɪstəˈbɪlədi Designers and test houses are presented with increased resistibility levels and testing complexity from these new equipment recommendations. Example sentencesExamples These additives were added either to enhance the hardness of the grout mixture or increase the resistibility to leaching. The present invention relates to a method of enhancing resistibility of crop plants against bacterial and/or fungal diseases. resistible adjective rɪˈzɪstɪblrəˈzɪstəb(ə)l If you continue to find it eminently resistible in all contexts, you have no need of any such explanation. Example sentencesExamples In any case, it is impossible to verify empirically whether an impulse is resistible. The amateurish performances, ham-fisted dramatics and video nasty violence are a completely resistible combination. Even projects involving her husband have been resistible. The temptation to mock the hyper-sensitive, while not completely resistible, should be indulged within limits. Origin Late Middle English: from Old French resister or Latin resistere, from re- (expressing opposition) + sistere 'stop' (reduplication of stare 'to stand'). The current sense of the noun dates from the mid 19th century. consist from Late Middle English: Fron Latin consistere ‘stand firm or still, exist’, sistere ‘set, stand (still), stop’, also the source of assist (Late Middle English) originally ‘take your stand’; desist (Late Middle English) ‘stand down, stop’; exist (early 17th century) ‘come into being’, literally ‘stand out’; insist (late 16th century) ‘stand upon [an argument]’; and resist (Late Middle English) ‘stand back or against’. Rhymes assist, cist, coexist, consist, cyst, desist, enlist, exist, gist, grist, hist, insist, list, Liszt, mist, persist, schist, subsist, tryst, twist, whist, wist, wrist Definition of resist in US English: resist verbrəˈzɪstrəˈzist [with object] 1Withstand the action or effect of. 抵抗，抵御 antibodies help us to resist infection 抗体帮助我们抗感染。 Example sentencesExamples One important measure in resisting infection is to quit smoking. Some have acquired an armoury of genes which help them attach to cells, invade and damage tissue, colonise hosts, evade the immune system, and resist the effects of antibiotics. Their bodies may be less able to resist infections, and they may be at greater risk for problems during surgery and anesthesia. Rather than passive systems that resist the effects of fire, these work to defeat it. The mixes are also designed for high density and low permeability to help resist the effects of high sulfate and chloride contents in the soil. One researcher reports that older adults can resist the negative effects of aging by remaining active. In addition, enteral feeding may improve the ability of the gut to resist infection, which is extremely important in patients who may already have decreased resistance. Most seafood allergens are stable molecules, which resist the effects of cooking and processing. The loss of genetic diversity could result in animals with weakened immune systems, unable to resist infections that may wipe out whole flocks or herds. Manufacturers design equipment to resist the effects of freezing but nothing is guaranteed. Tannin helps the leather to resist the effects of heat, decomposition by water and attack by all manner of organisms. No matter which variation of polio a vaccinated individual comes into contact with, he or she should successfully resist infection. Gyroscopes create their own force through spinning, thereby resisting the effects of gravity. Some regulators have been designed to resist the effect of jammed valves caused by cold. It strengthens the lungs to resist the effects of sudden changes in the air, and it healthfully braces and invigorates the chest. Mother's milk is full of special nutrients, hormones and antibodies that are passed on to infants to help them to resist infections, respiratory illness and diarrhoea. These women are all HIV positive, and their ability to resist the infection is being undermined by the lack of food. Lung adenocarcinoma, a non-small-cell lung cancer, tends to resist the effects of chemotherapy. The researchers used the fruit fly model to discover the way most mosquitoes resist malaria infection. DN003 resists chemicals and can withstand most sterilization methods. Synonyms withstand, be proof against, hold out against, combat, counter 1.1 Try to prevent by action or argument. 阻止，抵制 we will continue to resist changes to the treaty 我们将继续抵制对条约的修改。 Example sentencesExamples He insisted that the people were determined to resist intimidation and vote buying. If it was proved that animal research helps to cure cancer, I would find it hard to resist that kind of argument. I just said that one could resist the argument by objecting that there is no reason to think that seeing a non-physical flower sense-datum is the same type of mental state as seeing a real flower. The longer a scientific theory resists disproof and continues to explain data well, the more certain we are that it is true. In the gloomier scenario, communities continue to resist closures. In more recent years, however, defenders of the minimal state view have used a variant of this argument to resist the expansion of public programs. Political groups which resist the advance of globalisation are protecting entrenched domestic lobbies. Campaigners in Stow and Bourton have vowed to continue resisting the proposals. But in some ways they have consistently resisted that argument when it's put by the media analysts. While we continue to resist the idea that cutting of trees of will solve the city's traffic problems, we will have to present some other viable options to address these problems. There are of course many ways to resist these arguments. It is far easier to resist change and continue to make millions from CD sales than to try to prejudge the future and embrace new technology, especially one that throws up new controversies every year. It would certainly assist artists in resisting the argument that contemporary society represents the final stage of human development. Such an argument resists many of the typical counter-arguments directed at potentiality as an ethical consideration in the abortion debate. In fact, if that's the motive of the government, them I think we've just identified the best argument for resisting the abolition of jury trials for fraud. Posters carrying the message ‘Prevent torture, resist torture and help victims of torture’ will be circulated. ‘We will not be cowed by the courts, the campaign will continue to resist this unjust double tax,’ he said. Synonyms oppose, fight against, refuse to accept, be hostile to, object to, be anti, take a stand against, defy, go against, set one's face against, kick against, baulk at 1.2 Succeed in ignoring the attraction of (something wrong or unwise) 抵御…诱惑，忍住 I couldn't resist buying the blouse 我禁不住买了这件上衣。 she resisted his advances Example sentencesExamples What other considerations, then, can induce people to avoid or to resist such temptation? Praise them when they've resisted the temptation to buy something they really wanted. Troubled by his colourful private life and convinced that he would never regard her as the love of his life, she had initially resisted his advances. They must resist impulse buys and not be fooled by tales of wonderful kennels supplying the store; no responsible breeder sells to pet stores. She resists his advances for a while, but soon succumbs, and the two begin a torrid and wind-swept romance that carries on throughout the war. There aren't many who could resist the tempting creations and I thought it was only correct to sample the goodies. I have however resisted the temptation to buy the first thing I saw. Speaking as someone who has managed to resist the temptation to buy a mobile phone thus far, it's safe to say that ideas like this aren't going to entice me to join the majority any time soon. He couldn't resist such a tempting adventure, thus he traveled west, into this ancient forest to feed his curiosity. If you can't resist the urge to buy flips-flops, choose a pair with thicker soles to provide a little more cushioning. Those who are growing old may be unwise to try to resist these pressures. He tried to give her a kiss on the cheek but she resisted his advance and pushed him away from her face briskly. The girl gritted her teeth distastefully and resisted the tempting urge to spit at the man. I resist the temptation to buy a didgeridoo, settling for a hand-painted bookmark, and spend a few minutes admiring the city skyline in the distance. I expect I'll spend most of the day resisting going and buying another packet, and then the remainder of the day eating them. Synonyms refrain from, abstain from, keep from, forbear from, desist from, forgo, avoid love, adore, relish, be addicted to, have a weakness for, be very partial to, be very keen on, be very fond of, like 1.3no object Struggle against someone or something. 反抗，挣扎 without giving her time to resist, he dragged her off her feet 没等她来得及反抗，他一把就把她拽倒。 Example sentencesExamples When the South started losing, the will to fight and resist slowly but irrevocably declined. You might be arrested for provoking or bad-mouthing police, resisting physically, or running away. There had to be a way to resist, to fight back and turn away. She didn't resist, but a fight ensued as other spectators intervened. When they realised what had happened to them, they resisted and fought back against the invaders. Some resisted and Cromwell himself attacked them, arresting three and executing one. She had to fight the urge to resist, but it only lasted a minute. Then the boy struggled and resisted in a most surprising manner considering that he was clearly violating the law. They said that he was very uncooperative and that he resisted and he began to fight with the officers. The detainee did not resist when he was arrested and ‘behaved well’ during questioning, the sources said. Studies have shown that women who resist and fight back are less likely to be harmed than those women who submit passively. Living together creates the illusion of having found adequate shelter and a feigned ability to resist in case of attack. She had to find a way to fight, to resist as much as she possibly could. He said he tried to arrest the defendant but he kept resisting and he eventually had to call for back-up. They demanded the keys to his car, but when the man resisted, the attackers ran off along the road and down an alleyway. The police said that the robbers would not hesitate to attack the victims if they resisted. Thirty surrender quietly, but 10 are shot trying to resist. Danny begins to put up a fight, but he is too stunned to resist properly. Incredibly, the woman resisted and there was struggle between the two before the robber kneed the victim hard in the stomach and ripped the bag from her grasp. She tried to resist and struggle, but the weakness of the fever prevented her from even being able to free an arm from the blanket. Synonyms struggle against, struggle with, fight, fight against, put up a fight against, battle against, stand up to, withstand, stand one's ground against, hold one's ground against, hold off, hold out against, contend with, confront, face up to nounrəˈzɪstrəˈzist A resistant substance applied as a coating to protect a surface during some process, for example to prevent dye or glaze adhering. 保护涂层（防染色、着釉等），防染材料，涂釉层 Example sentencesExamples Current results with resists are, of course, strictly in the experimental stage. Then, a through-hole is formed in the resist layer so that the base layer is exposed via the through-hole. Make sure to clean the surface well and remove all petroleum jelly as this will act as a resist for any glaze, antiquing pigment or varnish you try to apply after using this technique. Experiments have shown that existing DUV resists can be extended for use with EUV. Three techniques were used to pattern the resists: microcontact printing, conventional lithography and shadow masking. A third, very-thick resist is then coated over the resist lenses and patterned to protect the diffractive elements. The disadvantages are that it takes a couple of light layers of clay for the resist, and the design is only on one side of the fabric. A carrier fluid, such as a gas, is then directed toward the semiconductor substrate so as to move the resist stripper across the substrate. Preparatory work is done outdoors where she uses conte, gouache, pencil and wax resist. Using a combination of natural and chemical dyes, Enid has included in this exhibition works using the Japanese method of resist dyeing on silk, known as Shibori. I then brush wax resist over some of the glazed areas and let the wax dry. Blue and green colors were added in separate operations that involved wax resist and dipping in indigo dye baths. Wax is most commonly used in ceramics to form a resist where one does not want glaze. After removing the cap layer not covered by the resist layer, a code mask layer is formed over the substrate. The screen or mesh area is covered with a resist, such as wax, which plugs or blocks all of the screen openings, except in the area of the design image. Origin Late Middle English: from Old French resister or Latin resistere, from re- (expressing opposition) + sistere ‘stop’ (reduplication of stare ‘to stand’). The current sense of the noun dates from the mid 19th century.
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