resistance

• Существительное, обозначающее действие или способность противостоять, выдерживать или бороться с чем-либо, например, с силой, давлением или электрическим током.

A noun referring to the act or ability to oppose, withstand, or fight against something, such as force, pressure, or electrical current.

uncountable

1. Opposition or refusalB2formal

   The act of opposing or fighting against something or someone.

   Сопротивление

   • The protesters showed strong resistance to the new law.
   • The army met with fierce resistance from the enemy.
   • There was little resistance to the proposed changes.

   Synonymsdefiancedissentfightobjectionoppositionrebellionrefusalstandstruggle

   Antonymsacceptancecompliancecooperationsubmissionsurrender

2. Electrical resistanceB2formalscientific

   A measure of the opposition to the flow of electric current in a circuit.

   Электрическое сопротивление

   • Copper wire has low electrical resistance.
   • The resistor provides 100 ohms of resistance.
   • High resistance can cause overheating in electrical components.

   Synonymsimpedanceohmic resistance

3. Biological resistanceB2formalmedical

   The ability of an organism to withstand the effects of a harmful agent, such as a drug or disease.

   Устойчивость

   • Bacteria can develop resistance to antibiotics over time.
   • The patient showed resistance to the treatment.
   • Vaccination helps build resistance to certain viruses.

   Synonymsimmunityresiliencetolerance

   Antonymssusceptibilityvulnerability