resistance

/rɪˈzɪs.təns/ (bre, ipa) · [rɪzˈɪstəns] /rɪˈzɪs.təns/ (ame, ipa) · [rɪzˈɪstəns] /ri-ˈzi-stən(t)s/ (ame, mw)

resistance — 名詞

  • resistancesingular
  • resistancesplural

1. behaviour that shows you will not give in to an attacker, a controlling authorit

1.名詞B2
釋義

抵抗；反抗

反對攻擊或控制的行為

behaviour that shows you will not give in to an attacker, a controlling authority, or an idea you disagree with — ranging from direct confrontation to quiet refusal

例句

Vikram met the bullying from senior staff with quiet resistance, refusing to be intimidated.

Vikram 以安靜的抵抗來應對資深同事的霸凌，拒絕被嚇倒。

collocation: meet something with resistance

The proposed highway cuts faced strong resistance from local farmers who would lose their land.

提議的高速公路路段遭到當地農民的強烈抵抗，因為他們將失去自己的土地。

collocation: strong resistance / face resistance

同義詞
  • opposition

    more general; can describe disagreement without active fighting

  • defiance

    stronger tone; often implies open, bold refusal

  • rebellion

    implies organized, large-scale opposition to authority

反義詞

文法句型

resistance + to + noun/gerund

show/meet/offer resistance

用法筆記

Frequently used with the prepositions 'to' or 'from' to indicate what is being opposed. Can describe active fighting or passive non-compliance.

常見錯誤

❌There was a strong resistant to the idea.
✅There was strong resistance to the idea.
💡'resistance' is the noun; 'resistant' is an adjective.

2. a physical force that pushes against a moving object, reducing how fast it can g

2.名詞B2
釋義

阻力

阻礙物體運動的自然力量

a physical force that pushes against a moving object, reducing how fast it can go or making it harder to move

例句

Wind resistance slows down a cyclist on a long, open road.

在漫長空曠的道路上，風阻會減慢自行車騎士的速度。

collocation: wind resistance

Push the boat harder — the water resistance here is stronger than I expected.

用力點划船——這裡的水阻力比我預期的還要大。

同義詞
  • drag

    technical term in physics/engineering for fluid resistance

  • friction

    specifically the force between two surfaces rubbing together

  • pushback

    informal; can mean physical force or figurative opposition

反義詞
  • propulsion

    the force that drives an object forward

  • thrust

    forward-driving force, opposite of drag

文法句型

[adjective] + resistance

resistance of + noun

用法筆記

Commonly modified by a noun describing the medium creating the opposing force: wind resistance, water resistance, air resistance. Often combined with verbs like 'overcome', 'reduce', or 'push against'.

3. a measurement of how much a material slows down or blocks the flow of electricit

3.名詞B2
釋義

電阻

物質阻礙電流通過的程度

a measurement of how much a material slows down or blocks the flow of electricity through it, usually expressed in ohms

例句

Copper wires have very low resistance, so electricity flows through them easily.

銅線的電阻非常低，因此電流通過時非常順暢。

collocation: low / high resistance

Mizuki measured the resistance of the new circuit using a digital multimeter.

Mizuki 用數位萬用電表測量了新電路的電阻。

measured with a multimeter

同義詞
  • impedance

    broader electrical term that includes resistance plus reactance; more technical

  • insulation

    refers to the material or property that blocks current, not a measurement

反義詞
  • conductivity

    the degree to which a material allows electricity to flow through it

文法句型

have/offer + [high/low] + resistance

resistance of + [measurement]

用法筆記

Often contrasted with 'conductivity' — high resistance means poor conductivity. Measured in ohms (Ω). In everyday language, 'high resistance' means the material blocks electricity; 'low resistance' means it lets electricity pass.

常見錯誤

❌Copper has low resistant.
✅Copper has low resistance.
💡'resistance' is the noun form needed here, not the adjective 'resistant'.

4. a secret group of people who work together against an occupying army or an unjus

4.名詞B2
釋義

反抗勢力

祕密對抗佔領當局的組織

a secret group of people who work together against an occupying army or an unjust government, often hiding their activities from the authorities

例句

During the war, Caleb joined the local resistance to fight against the occupying army.

戰爭期間，Caleb 加入了當地的反抗勢力，對抗佔領軍隊。

join + the resistance

Members of the resistance hid food and medical supplies for escaped prisoners in the forest.

反抗組織的成員把食物和醫療補給藏在森林裡，用來接應逃脫的囚犯。

同義詞
  • underground

    shorter form with the same meaning; 'the underground'

  • guerrilla movement

    specifically refers to armed groups that fight using hit-and-run tactics

  • insurgency

    often implies an active rebellion against a government, not necessarily secret

反義詞

文法句型

the + resistance

join/be part of + the resistance

用法筆記

When capitalised as 'the Resistance', this sense often refers to specific historical movements (e.g., the French Resistance in WWII). Frequently appears with verbs like 'joined', 'formed', or 'supported'.

5. the natural ability of a living body to fight illness, prevent infection, or pro

5.名詞B2
釋義

抵抗力

身體抵抗疾病與感染的能力

the natural ability of a living body to fight illness, prevent infection, or protect itself from harmful substances

例句

Evelyn's doctor said her body's resistance was low after the long illness.

Evelyn 的醫生說她大病之後身體的抵抗力變低了。

The overuse of antibiotics has led to a worrying rise in drug resistance among bacteria.

過度使用抗生素已導致細菌的藥物抵抗力令人擔憂地升高。

collocation: drug resistance / antibiotic resistance

同義詞
  • immunity

    more specific; often implies full protection gained through vaccination or prior infection

  • defence

    broader term; can refer to the body's overall protective systems

  • tolerance

    the ability to endure a substance without harm, not necessarily to fight it off

反義詞

文法句型

resistance + to + noun

build up / develop + resistance

用法筆記

In medical contexts, 'drug resistance' or 'antibiotic resistance' refers to bacteria or viruses that stop responding to standard treatments. 'Build up resistance' means strengthening the immune system over time.

常見錯誤

❌Eat well to increase your immune.
✅Eat well to increase your resistance.
💡'immune' is an adjective; 'immunity' or 'resistance' are the noun forms.

resistance — 形容詞