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resistance
US /rɪˈzɪstəns/
・UK /rɪ'zɪstəns/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Force that stops or slows movement of something
The magnet’s resistance prevented the two objects touching
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Refusal to accept something new or different
The native villagers showed resistance towards modern ideas
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The property of a conductor by which it opposes the passage of an electric current.
The wire has a high electrical resistance.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The ability of an organism to withstand the effects of a harmful agent, such as a disease or drug
The bacteria developed resistance to the antibiotic.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A psychological defense mechanism in which a person unconsciously opposes the bringing of repressed thoughts into conscious awareness
The patient showed resistance to discussing their childhood.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A secret organization resisting authority, especially in an occupied country
During the war, the resistance helped many people escape.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The ability of a material to withstand the effects of a particular agent or condition
This material has good resistance to wear and tear.
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Does Protein Powder Work? (Spoiler: YES, but there's a catch)
- Let's talk about how your body uses protein to build muscle and whether protein shakes are helping you get the best out of resistance training.
Let's talk about how your body uses protein to build muscle and whether protein shakes are helping you get the best out of resistance training.
- are helping you get the best out of resistance training.
are helping you get the best out of resistance training.
Three World Leaders To Meet With Zelenskyy Tuesday In Ukraine
- UKRAINIAN RESISTANCE HAS SLOWED
UKRAINIAN RESISTANCE HAS SLOWED
How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation
- I think it is almost direct resistance and disruption of hustle culture, honestly, and I think it's exciting that more people are doing it.
I think it is almost direct resistance and disruption of hustle culture, honestly, and I think it's exciting that more people are doing it.
Can Fasting Help You Live Longer?
- In addition to weight loss, studies in humans have found that intermittent fasting can improve insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and inflammation, all of which lead to better health.
In addition to weight loss, studies in humans have found that intermittent fasting can improve insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and inflammation, all of which lead to better health.
- can improve insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and inflammation,
can improve insulin resistance, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and inflammation,
Smoking is Awesome
- Your overworked heart beats even harder to push blood through the extra resistance and your blood pressure rises.
Your overworked heart beats even harder to push blood through the extra resistance and your blood pressure rises.
- push blood through the extra resistance and your blood pressure rises. So hard that fluids seep
push blood through the extra resistance and your blood pressure rises. So hard that fluids seep
How China crushed Hong Kong
- ...this time resistance was minimal
...this time resistance was minimal
Inside a Chinese EV Graveyard in Hangzhou | WSJ
- Despite resistance from the U.S., China's EV industry is growing.
Despite resistance from the U.S., China's EV industry is growing.
- - [Narrator] Despite resistance from the US,
- [Narrator] Despite resistance from the US,
iPhone 15/15 Pro Impressions: Not Just USB-C!
- Same sizes, guys, same ceramic shield, same dust and water resistance and same starting prices, 799 for the 15 and 899 for the 15 Plus.
Same sizes, guys, same ceramic shield, same dust and water resistance and same starting prices, 799 for the 15 and 899 for the 15 Plus.
- same dust and water resistance
same dust and water resistance
How to fight climate change with parking lots
- And so we've seen progressively more and more resistance in the middle of the US to large scale solar development.
And so we've seen progressively more and more resistance in the middle of the US to large scale solar development.
- That resistance has sometimes been funded by fossil fuel companies but people also have legitimate concerns.
That resistance has sometimes been funded by fossil fuel companies but people also have legitimate concerns.
Taiwan's Election Frontrunner Vows To Keep Peace With Beijing
- We also see that President Zelensky's courage, as well as the support they sought internationally, all contributed to Ukraine's resistance against the Russian invasion.
We also see that President Zelensky's courage, as well as the support they sought internationally, all contributed to Ukraine's resistance against the Russian invasion.
- sought internationally, all contributed to Ukraine's resistance against the
sought internationally, all contributed to Ukraine's resistance against the