Resistant Meaning in English
word
ɹiˈzɪstənt/, /ɹɪˈzɪstənt
ri-ZIS-tunt
ɹɪsˈɪstənt
ri-SIS-tunt
释义
Describes someone or something that does not easily get harmed, changed, or affected by something, especially illness, chemicals, or pressure.
用法与细微差别
Used formally and informally; often with 'to' plus what is being resisted ('resistant to water', 'antibiotic-resistant bacteria'). Not interchangeable with 'resistant' for people refusing ideas (use 'resistant to change'). Common in science and health contexts.
Spanish: resistentePortuguese (BR): resistentePortuguese (PT): resistenteChinese (Simplified): 耐...的 - 有抵抗力的Chinese (Traditional): 耐...的 - 有抵抗力的Hindi: प्रतिरोधीArabic: مُقاوِمBengali: প্রতিরোধী - সহনশীলRussian: устойчивый - стойкийJapanese: 耐性がある - 抵抗力があるVietnamese: chống chịu - khángKorean: 저항력이 있는 - 견디는Turkish: dayanıklı - dirençliUrdu: مزاحم - مخالف (تبدیلی کے لئے)Indonesian: tahan - resisten
例句
These plants are resistant to cold weather.
basic
The new glass is resistant to breaking.
basic
Some bacteria are resistant to antibiotics.
basic
I'm pretty resistant to spicy food—bring on the hot sauce!
natural
This fabric is water-resistant, so it’s perfect for rain jackets.
natural
He’s always been resistant to big changes at work.
natural