resistance/rIˋzIstəns; rIˈzIst$ns/n [U] 1 when people oppose or fight against someone or something 抵制﹐抗拒: +to There is strong public resistance to the new taxes. 公众强烈抵制新的税项。The rebels put up fierce resistance against the army. 叛乱分子对军队进行了激烈的抵抗。2 the natural ability of a person, animal, or plant to stop diseases or difficult conditions from harming them 抗病能力﹔抵抗力: +to resistance to disease 抗病能力