resist
Prononciation : [rɪˈzɪst]
Mot
Contexte : « response to pressure »
(verb) to fight against something or not let it take over. It means you don’t give in to something that is trying to change your mind or make you do something you don’t want to do.
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She decided to resist the temptation to eat more sweets.
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He couldn’t resist the urge to play video games all night.
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Why do you find it hard to resist when someone offers you candy?
Contexte : « physical opposition »
(verb) to hold up against something that is trying to push or force you. This is like when you push against a door to keep it closed.
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The wall can resist strong winds during the storm.
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The sandcastle did not resist the waves and got washed away.
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Can this material resist heat without catching fire?
Contexte : « health »
(verb) when your body fights against a sickness or disease. It happens when you don't get sick even though there are germs around.
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Children often have strong immune systems that resist many common illnesses.
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If you don’t take care of yourself, you might not resist infections as well.
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How can you boost your body to resist colds better?
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