resistant

/rɪˈzɪstənt/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪˈzɪstənt/ (ame, ipa) · /ri-ˈzi-stənt/ (ame, mw)

resistant — adjective

  • resistantpositive
  • more resistantcomparative
  • most resistantsuperlative

1. describing someone who is not willing to accept new ideas, changes, or suggestio

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describing someone who is not willing to accept new ideas, changes, or suggestions, often because they prefer things as they are.

例句

Hugo was resistant to moving to a new school, though his friends had already left.

be resistant to + noun phrase

Some team members were resistant to the new software because the old system worked fine.

be resistant to + gerund

同義詞
  • opposed

    Stronger and more active — implies vocal or visible objection, while 'resistant' can be passive.

  • reluctant

    Describes hesitation rather than active refusal; a milder attitude.

  • defiant

    More confrontational and deliberate; suggests open refusal to obey.

  • unwilling

    General lack of desire to do something; less specific to change or authority.

反義詞
  • receptive

    Open and willing to consider new ideas — the direct opposite.

  • accepting

    Willing to take in new information or change without objection.

文法句型

be resistant to + noun

be resistant to + gerund

用法筆記

Frequently followed by the preposition 'to' — not 'against' or 'with'. The object is typically a noun or gerund representing an idea, proposal, or change.

常見錯誤

❌She is resistant with change.
✅She is resistant to change.
💡The correct preposition after 'resistant' in this sense is always 'to.'
❌The employees were resistant against the new rules.
✅The employees were resistant to the new rules.
💡Use 'to,' not 'against,' even though the meaning involves opposition.

2. describing something that is able to withstand damage, infection, or other negat

2.形容詞B2
釋義

describing something that is able to withstand damage, infection, or other negative forces without being easily harmed.

例句

Hassan bought a jacket resistant to rain and wind for the mountain trail.

be resistant to + noun (environmental condition)

Some bacteria have become resistant to common antibiotics, making infections harder to treat.

collocation: become resistant to

同義詞
  • immune

    Stronger — implies complete protection, often in medical contexts; 'resistant' allows partial protection.

  • impervious

    More formal and absolute; suggests nothing can penetrate or affect the thing.

  • hardy

    Used mainly for plants or people enduring physical conditions; less formal.

反義詞
  • vulnerable

    Easily harmed or affected — the direct opposite.

  • susceptible

    Likely to be affected by something, especially disease or damage.

文法句型

be resistant to + noun

[noun]-resistant (compound)

用法筆記

Often appears in compound adjectives joined by a hyphen, such as 'water-resistant', 'fire-resistant', 'heat-resistant', 'disease-resistant'. The preposition 'to' is used when the compound is unpacked: 'resistant to water'.

常見錯誤

❌This material is resistant of heat.
✅This material is resistant to heat.
💡'Resistant' always takes 'to', not 'of' or 'from.'
❌The plant is very resistant for cold weather.
✅The plant is very resistant to cold weather.
💡Use 'to' after 'resistant' regardless of what follows.

resistant — noun