resistance
/rɪˈzɪstəns; rɪ`zɪstəns/ n
1 [U, sing] ~ (to sth/sb) (action of) using force to oppose sth/sb 抵抗; 对抗
break down, overcome, put an end to armedresistance 粉碎、 战胜、 停止武装抵抗
The demonstratorsoffered little or no resistance to the police. 示威群众对警方没怎麽抵抗.
put up
(a) passive resistance 进行消极抵抗.
2 [U, sing] ~ (to sth) influence or force that hinders or stops sth 起阻碍或阻止作用的力量; 阻力
The firm has to overcome its resistance to new technology. 这家公司必须克服对采用新技术的阻力.
a low wind resistance, eg in the aerodynamic of planes, cars, etc 低风阻（如飞机、 汽车等的空气动力学中者）.
3 [U, sing] ~ (to sth) power to remain undamaged or unaffected (or only slightly so) by sth 抵抗力; 抗力
the body's natural resistance to disease 身体对疾病的自然抵抗力
build up
(a) resistance to infection 增强对传染病的抵抗力.
4 [U] (physics 物) (measure of the) property of not conducting heat or electricity 热阻; 电阻.
5 [U] ~ (to sth) desire to oppose sth; antagonism 反对; 抗拒; 抵制
make, offer, put up, etc resistance to the proposed changes 对改革建议进行抵制
The idea met with some resistance. 这种意见受到某种抵制.
(commerce 商) market resistance, eg to a new product 市场抗拒（如对新产品）.
6 (often 常作 the Resistance) [Gp]
secret organization resisting the authorities, esp in a conquered or an enemy-occupied country 抵抗运动; （尤指在被征服或敌占区的）秘密抵抗组织
[attrib 作定语]
a resistance fighter 地下军的战士.
7 (idm 习语) the line of least resistance => line1.