resistance

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Medicine

n. the ability of your body to stay healthy and fight off diseases.

n. the inherent ability of an organism to withstand the effects of a harmful agent, such as a virus or bacteria.

日本語:抵抗※

“Eating well and sleeping enough helps build your resistance to the common cold.”

“The overuse of antibiotics has led to a dangerous increase in bacterial resistance, making standard treatments less effective.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Science

n. a force that stops or slows down a moving object.

n. a force that tends to oppose or retard motion, such as air resistance or friction.

日本語:抵抗※

“The cyclist wore a tight suit to reduce air resistance and go faster.”

“Engineers designed the car's body to minimise wind resistance, thereby improving fuel efficiency during high-speed travel.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Technical

n. how much a material slows down the flow of electricity.

n. the degree to which a substance or device opposes the passage of an electric current, causing energy dissipation.

“Copper is used in wires because it has very low electrical resistance.”

“The technician measured the resistance of the circuit to ensure that the voltage drop remained within the specified safety limits.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a secret group of people fighting against an enemy that has taken over their country.

n. an underground organisation or movement engaged in a struggle for national liberation from an occupying force.

“During the war, the local resistance helped many people escape to safety.”

“The resistance coordinated a series of strategic strikes against the occupying army's supply lines to weaken their control over the region.”