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resist

/rɪˈzɪst/
re · sist rɪ · ˈzɪst
English Definition
v. to fight against something or someone
中文释义
抵抗，抗拒
Significado en Español
resistir
한국어 뜻
저항하다, 반항하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chống lại, kháng cự
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Example Sentence

He couldn't resist the temptation of chocolate.

他无法抵挡巧克力的诱惑。

Synonyms
withstand oppose defy
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “resist”:

  1. A comply
  2. B oppose
  3. C yield
  4. D surrender
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B — oppose. “resist” means v. to fight against something or someone

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It was very hard to ______ the delicious smell of the fresh warm bread.

  1. A welcome
  2. B accept
  3. C resist
  4. D embrace
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C — resist. “resist” means v. to fight against something or someone

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Common questions about “resist”

What does “resist” mean?

resist — v. to fight against something or someone. In Chinese: 抵抗，抗拒.

How do you pronounce “resist”?

resist is pronounced /rɪˈzɪst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · sist.

How do you use “resist” in a sentence?

He couldn't resist the temptation of chocolate. (他无法抵挡巧克力的诱惑。)

What are synonyms for “resist”?

withstand, oppose, defy — all close in meaning to resist (v. to fight against something or someone).

Is “resist” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. resist appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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