resist — to refuse to accept or comply with something; to withstand the action or effect of
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to refuse to accept or comply with something; to withstand the action or effect of
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈzɪst/
Korean meaning: 저항하다, 거부하다, 참다
Korean pronunciation: 리**지**스트
Example Sentences
- My cat resists taking medicine like it's poison from her worst enemy.
- I tried to resist buying another coffee, but the barista's smile was too powerful.
- Students often resist doing homework until the last minute.
resist
VERB//rɪˈzɪst//
to refuse to accept or comply with something; to withstand the action or effect of
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Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '뒤로(re-)'와 '서다(sistere)'가 합쳐져서 '뒤로 물러서서 맞서다'라는 의미가 되었습니다. 마치 적이 앞으로 밀고 올 때 뒤로 한 발 물러서서 버티는 모습을 상상해보세요.
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“My cat resists taking medicine like it's poison from her worst enemy.”
“I tried to resist buying another coffee, but the barista's smile was too powerful.”
“Students often resist doing homework until the last minute.”
“The material can resist high temperatures up to 500 degrees.”
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