resist

US /rɪˈzɪst/
UK /rɪˈzɪst/
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1.

抵抗, 抵御

to withstand the action or effect of

:
The old bridge was built to resist floods.
这座老桥是为了抵御洪水而建造的。
Some materials resist corrosion better than others.
有些材料比其他材料更能抵抗腐蚀。
2.

抵制, 反抗

to try to prevent something from happening or to oppose something

:
She couldn't resist the temptation to eat the cake.
她无法抵制吃蛋糕的诱惑。
The local community decided to resist the new development plan.
当地社区决定抵制新的发展计划。