resistant

Describes something that is able to withstand the effects of something, or someone who opposes or refuses to accept something.

ruОписывает то, что способно противостоять воздействию чего-либо, или человека, который выступает против или отказывается принимать что-либо.esDescribe algo que es capaz de resistir la acción o el efecto de algo, o a una persona que se opone o rechaza aceptar algo.frDécrit ce qui est capable de résister à une action ou à une influence, ou une personne qui s'oppose ou refuse d'accepter quelque chose.deBeschreibt etwas, das einer Einwirkung standhalten kann, oder eine Person, die sich widersetzt oder etwas nicht annehmen will.ptDiz-se daquilo que é capaz de resistir ou suportar a ação de algo, como um material ou uma pessoa que se opõe ou não aceita algo.zh形容能够抵抗某种影响、力量或疾病等的；也指反对或拒绝接受某事的人。arيصف ما يقدر على مقاومة تأثير شيء ما أو الصمود أمامه، أو الشخص الذي يعارض شيئًا أو يرفض قبوله.

1. Immune to disease or infection B2 formal medical

   Having the ability to withstand or fight off a specific disease or infection.

   • Some people are naturally resistant to certain viruses.
   • The patient became resistant to the antibiotic after prolonged use.
   • Vaccination helps make the body resistant to the disease.

   ruУстойчивый к болезнямesResistente a enfermedadesfrrésistant (à une maladie)deResistent gegen KrankheitenptResistente a doençaszh抗病的arمقاوم للمرض

   Sinónimos: immuneimperviousinsusceptibleunsusceptible

   Antónimos: susceptiblevulnerable

2. Tolerant of environmental stress B2 formal scientific

   Able to survive or thrive under difficult environmental conditions or physiological stress.

   • This plant is resistant to drought and extreme heat.
   • The material is resistant to corrosion from salt water.
   • Certain bacteria are resistant to high temperatures.

   ruУстойчивыйesResistente al estrés ambientalfrtolérant au stress environnementaldeResistentptResistentezh抗逆的arمُقاوِم

   Sinónimos: durablehardyresilientrobustruggedsturdytough

   Antónimos: sensitivesusceptiblevulnerableweak

3. Impervious to being affected B2 formal

   Not easily influenced, changed, or harmed by something.

   • She is resistant to criticism and stays focused on her goals.
   • The coating makes the surface resistant to scratches.
   • He was resistant to the idea of changing his routine.

   ruУстойчивыйesResistente a ser afectadofrRésistant à, insensible àdeWiderstandsfähigptResistentezh抵抗力强的arمُقاوِم

   Sinónimos: hardenedimmuneimperviousinsusceptibleinvulnerableproofunaffectedunsusceptible

   Antónimos: receptivesusceptiblevulnerableyielding

4. Defiant of authority C1 formal political

   Showing opposition or refusal to comply with established authority or rules.

   • The group was resistant to the new government policies.
   • Teenagers can sometimes be resistant to parental guidance.
   • The workers remained resistant to the management's demands.

   ruНепокорныйesResistente a la autoridadfrRebelledeWidersetzlichptRebeldezh反抗的arالعاصي

   Sinónimos: contumaciousdefiantdisobedientinsubordinateintransigentrebelliousrecalcitrantrefractoryungovernable

   Antónimos: compliantconformingdocileobedientsubmissive

5. Incapable of absorbing or mixing C1 formal scientific

   Unable to absorb or combine with another substance, often due to chemical properties.

   • This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
   • The material is resistant to oil and other liquids.
   • Some plastics are resistant to chemical reactions.

   ruУстойчивыйesresistente a la absorción o mezclafrRésistant (incapable d'absorber ou de se mélanger)deBeständigptResistentezh抗性的arمُقاوِم للامتزاج

   Sinónimos: hydrophobicimpenetrableimperviousnonabsorbentproofrepellent

   Antónimos: absorbentmisciblepermeablereceptive

• more resistant comparative form
• most resistant superlative form