resist
Произношение: [rɪˈzɪst]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
She decided to resist the temptation to eat more sweets.
Пример
He couldn’t resist the urge to play video games all night.
Пример
Why do you find it hard to resist when someone offers you candy?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
The wall can resist strong winds during the storm.
Пример
The sandcastle did not resist the waves and got washed away.
Пример
Can this material resist heat without catching fire?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
Children often have strong immune systems that resist many common illnesses.
Пример
If you don’t take care of yourself, you might not resist infections as well.
Пример
How can you boost your body to resist colds better?
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