resist

[ ri-zist ]

/ rɪˈzɪst /

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verb (used with object)

to withstand, strive against, or oppose: to resist infection; to resist temptation.

to withstand the action or effect of: to resist spoilage.

to refrain or abstain from, especially with difficulty or reluctance: They couldn't resist the chocolates.

verb (used without object)

to make a stand or make efforts in opposition; act in opposition; offer resistance.

noun

a substance that prevents or inhibits some effect from taking place, as a coating on a surface of a metallic printing plate that prevents or inhibits corrosion of the metal by acid.

Textiles. a chemically inert substance used in resist printing.

Origin of resist

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English resisten (verb), from Latin resistere “to remain standing,” equivalent to re- “again, back” + sistere “to cause to stand,” akin to stāre “to stand”; see origin at re-, stand

SYNONYMS FOR resist

1 confront, counteract, rebuff.

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synonym study for resist

1. See oppose.

OTHER WORDS FROM resist

re·sist·er, nounre·sist·ing·ly, adverbin·ter·re·sist, verbnon·re·sist·ing, adjective

o·ver·re·sist, verbqua·si-re·sist·ed, adjectiveun·re·sist·ed, adjectiveun·re·sist·ing, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH resist

resister , resistor

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Example sentences from the Web for resist

I resisted it, though I was immediately told by someone in the group that the author reminded him of me.
Daphne Merkin on Lena Dunham, Book Criticism, and Self-Examination|Mindy Farabee|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When two NYPD lieutenants intervened, police say Linsker put the trash can down but resisted arrest.
The High-Priced Union Rep Charged With Attacking a Cop|Jacob Siegel|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Sen. Rand Paul, however, resisted gushing--in keeping with his contrarian brand.
Kissy-Face The Nation: Washington’s Power Elite Smooch Bob Schieffer|Lloyd Grove|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Despite the force of logic at work here, it must be resisted.
What Republicans Need Right Now Is a Good Internal Fight|James Poulos|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

“We resisted it for a while,” he said of his brother and himself.
Live from San Antonio: Women in the World Texas!|Women in the World|October 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Still Maria lay upon my lap, and still I resisted every attempt that was made to remove her.
Beaux and Belles of England|Mary Robinson
Because they resisted him, would it be right to say that they were physically stronger than God?
The Doctrines of Predestination, Reprobation, and Election|Robert Wallace
On the other side was a people who had progressed far in self-government, and who resisted any limitation of their rights.
The Siege of Boston|Allen French
She resisted a little, averting her flushed face, but finally yielded, although she did not look at Paul.
The Orchard of Tears|Sax Rohmer
It had also resisted the strenuous efforts of Charles the Fifth; and was now stronger than it ever had been.
History of the United Netherlands, 1586-89, Vol. II. Complete|John Lothrop Motley

British Dictionary definitions for resist

resist

/ (rɪˈzɪst) /

verb

to stand firm (against); not yield (to); fight (against)

(tr) to withstand the deleterious action of; be proof againstto resist corrosion

(tr) to oppose; refuse to accept or comply withto resist arrest; to resist the introduction of new technology

(tr) to refrain from, esp in spite of temptation (esp in the phrases cannot or could not resist (something))

noun

a substance used to protect something, esp a coating that prevents corrosion

Derived forms of resist

resister, nounresistible, adjectiveresistibility, nounresistibly, adverb

Word Origin for resist

C14: from Latin resistere to stand still, oppose, from re- + sistere to stand firm

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	resist
释义	resist [ ri-zist ] / rɪˈzɪst / SEE SYNONYMS FOR resist ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object) to withstand, strive against, or oppose: to resist infection; to resist temptation. to withstand the action or effect of: to resist spoilage. to refrain or abstain from, especially with difficulty or reluctance: They couldn't resist the chocolates. verb (used without object) to make a stand or make efforts in opposition; act in opposition; offer resistance. noun a substance that prevents or inhibits some effect from taking place, as a coating on a surface of a metallic printing plate that prevents or inhibits corrosion of the metal by acid. Textiles. a chemically inert substance used in resist printing. Origin of resist First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English resisten (verb), from Latin resistere “to remain standing,” equivalent to re- “again, back” + sistere “to cause to stand,” akin to stāre “to stand”; see origin at re-, stand SYNONYMS FOR resist 1 confront, counteract, rebuff. SEE SYNONYMS FOR resist ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for resist 1. See oppose. OTHER WORDS FROM resist re·sist·er, nounre·sist·ing·ly, adverbin·ter·re·sist, verbnon·re·sist·ing, adjective o·ver·re·sist, verbqua·si-re·sist·ed, adjectiveun·re·sist·ed, adjectiveun·re·sist·ing, adjective WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH resist resister , resistor Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for resist I resisted it, though I was immediately told by someone in the group that the author reminded him of me. Daphne Merkin on Lena Dunham, Book Criticism, and Self-Examination\|Mindy Farabee\|December 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST When two NYPD lieutenants intervened, police say Linsker put the trash can down but resisted arrest. The High-Priced Union Rep Charged With Attacking a Cop\|Jacob Siegel\|December 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Sen. Rand Paul, however, resisted gushing--in keeping with his contrarian brand. Kissy-Face The Nation: Washington’s Power Elite Smooch Bob Schieffer\|Lloyd Grove\|November 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Despite the force of logic at work here, it must be resisted. What Republicans Need Right Now Is a Good Internal Fight\|James Poulos\|November 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “We resisted it for a while,” he said of his brother and himself. Live from San Antonio: Women in the World Texas!\|Women in the World\|October 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Still Maria lay upon my lap, and still I resisted every attempt that was made to remove her. Beaux and Belles of England\|Mary Robinson Because they resisted him, would it be right to say that they were physically stronger than God? The Doctrines of Predestination, Reprobation, and Election\|Robert Wallace On the other side was a people who had progressed far in self-government, and who resisted any limitation of their rights. The Siege of Boston\|Allen French She resisted a little, averting her flushed face, but finally yielded, although she did not look at Paul. The Orchard of Tears\|Sax Rohmer It had also resisted the strenuous efforts of Charles the Fifth; and was now stronger than it ever had been. History of the United Netherlands, 1586-89, Vol. II. Complete\|John Lothrop Motley British Dictionary definitions for resist resist / (rɪˈzɪst) / verb to stand firm (against); not yield (to); fight (against) (tr) to withstand the deleterious action of; be proof againstto resist corrosion (tr) to oppose; refuse to accept or comply withto resist arrest; to resist the introduction of new technology (tr) to refrain from, esp in spite of temptation (esp in the phrases cannot or could not resist (something)) noun a substance used to protect something, esp a coating that prevents corrosion Derived forms of resist resister, nounresistible, adjectiveresistibility, nounresistibly, adverb Word Origin for resist C14: from Latin resistere to stand still, oppose, from re- + sistere to stand firm Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to resist prevent, refuse, thwart, continue, combat, repel, confront, defy, abide, forgo, maintain, curb, endure, turn down, hinder, traverse, countervail, weather, antagonize, battle
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resist

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

noun

Origin of resist

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