resist
US /rɪˈzɪst/
・UK /rɪ'zɪst/
A2TOEIC
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
Polar bears can resist cold weather due to thick layers of fur
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To fight or prevent something from happening
We should resist the government’s plans to close the library
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To refuse to accept something new or different
They resist the changes suggested to improve their work
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To stop yourself from doing, e.g. eating something
I can't resist hugging that cute doll!
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Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need
- Understanding that having your hands on something sets off that feel-good reward excitement in your brain might help you resist the urge.
Understanding that having your hands on something sets off that feel-good reward excitement in your brain might help you resist the urge.
- Understanding that having your hands on something sets off that feel-good reward excitement in your brain might help you resist the urge.
Understanding that having your hands on something sets off that feel-good reward excitement in your brain might help you resist the urge.
How screens actually affect your sleep
- And if you're anything like me, you've probably ignored that advice, because come on, even sleep experts can't resist.
And if you're anything like me, you've probably ignored that advice, because come on, even sleep experts can't resist.
- Even sleep experts can't resist.
Even sleep experts can't resist.
The Science of BACON!
- Mmmmm...bacon! Few of us can resist its temptation. I mean, did you know that 43% of Canadians
Mmmmm...bacon! Few of us can resist its temptation. I mean, did you know that 43% of Canadians
- Mmmmm...bacon! Few of us can resist its temptation. I mean, did you know that 43% of Canadians
Mmmmm...bacon! Few of us can resist its temptation. I mean, did you know that 43% of Canadians
Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever – CRISPR
- The bacteria try to resist, but fail most of the time because their protection tools are too weak.
The bacteria try to resist, but fail most of the time because their protection tools are too weak.
- The bacteria try to resist, but fail most of the time
The bacteria try to resist, but fail most of the time
Two Taiwans, Two Chinas, Twice
- That's not to say that they didn't try to resist.
That's not to say that they didn't try to resist.
- That's not to say that they didn't try to resist. In the southern city of Guangzhou,
That's not to say that they didn't try to resist. In the southern city of Guangzhou,
How Tokyo Made Itself Earthquake-Proof
- Taishin buildings are mostly built to resist the smaller four to five-magnitude earthquakes that Japan experiences every day, and to avoid total collapse in the event of something larger.
Taishin buildings are mostly built to resist the smaller four to five-magnitude earthquakes that Japan experiences every day, and to avoid total collapse in the event of something larger.
- Taishin buildings are mostly built to resist the smaller, 4 to 5 magnitude earthquakes that Japan experiences every day,
Taishin buildings are mostly built to resist the smaller, 4 to 5 magnitude earthquakes that Japan experiences every day,
Food Theory: Costco DOESN’T Save You Money!
- You have your budget, you have a list, you've arrived on a full stomach, ready to resist even the most inviting little old lady proffering you a free Tuscan meatball.
You have your budget, you have a list, you've arrived on a full stomach, ready to resist even the most inviting little old lady proffering you a free Tuscan meatball.
- You have your budget, you have a list, you've arrived on a full stomach ready to resist even the most inviting little old lady proffering you a free Tuscan meatball.
You have your budget, you have a list, you've arrived on a full stomach ready to resist even the most inviting little old lady proffering you a free Tuscan meatball.
The World in 2021: five stories to watch out for | The Economist
- and that will make it easier for people to gather together and to organise, which is what you need to be able to do if you're going to resist tyranny.
and that will make it easier for people to gather together and to organise, which is what you need to be able to do if you're going to resist tyranny.
- …if you’re going to resist tyranny
…if you’re going to resist tyranny
The Miracle Morning - 6 Habits to Create A Successful Morning Routine - Hal Elrod
- the more you resist waking up the less chance you have of having a satisfying
the more you resist waking up the less chance you have of having a satisfying
- The more you resist waking up, the less chance you have of having a satisfying day.
The more you resist waking up, the less chance you have of having a satisfying day.
The Neurodivergent Genius Who Invented Formula 1 For Marbles
- OK, I'm sorry, I couldn't resist.
OK, I'm sorry, I couldn't resist.
- Okay, I'm sorry, I couldn't resist.
Okay, I'm sorry, I couldn't resist.