resistant

• 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。

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

1. Immune to disease or infectionB2formalmedical

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

   抗病的

   • 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.

   同义词immuneimperviousinsusceptibleunsusceptible

   反义词susceptiblevulnerable

2. Tolerant of environmental stressB2formalscientific

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

   抗逆的

   • 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.

   同义词durablehardyresilientrobustruggedsturdytough

   反义词sensitivesusceptiblevulnerableweak

3. Impervious to being affectedB2formal

   Not easily influenced, changed, or harmed by something.

   抵抗力强的

   • 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.

   同义词hardenedimmuneimperviousinsusceptibleinvulnerableproofunaffectedunsusceptible

   反义词receptivesusceptiblevulnerableyielding

4. Defiant of authorityC1formalpolitical

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

   反抗的

   • 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.

   同义词contumaciousdefiantdisobedientinsubordinateintransigentrebelliousrecalcitrantrefractoryungovernable

   反义词compliantconformingdocileobedientsubmissive

5. Incapable of absorbing or mixingC1formalscientific

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

   抗性的

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

   同义词hydrophobicimpenetrableimperviousnonabsorbentproofrepellent

   反义词absorbentmisciblepermeablereceptive