resist
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/rɪˈzɪst/
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/rɪˈzɪst/
to refuse to accept something and try to stop it
It is hard to resist the urge to eat sweets.
很难抵抗想吃甜食的冲动。
to fight back when attacked or forced
She had to resist when they tried to take her things.
当他们试图拿走她的东西时,她不得不反抗。
to stop yourself from doing something you want to do
Can you resist buying new clothes when you see a sale?
看到打折时,你能忍住不买新衣服吗?
to not be harmed by something
Good sleep helps your body resist sickness.
良好的睡眠有助于你的身体抵抗疾病。