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resistance /rɪˈzɪstəns/ n. ⒈against change [singular, U] refuse to accept new ideas or changes ⒉fighting[singular, U] fighting against someone who is attacking you ⒊against infection / illness [singular, U] the natural ability of a person, animal. or plant to stop diseases or difficult conditions from harming them ⒋ELECTRCITY [U] the ability of a substance to stop the flow of an electric current through it resistant /rɪˈzɪstənt/ adj. ⒈not damaged or affected by something ⒉refused to do something and want to stop it from happening: Many managers are resistant to change. resolution /rezəˈluːʃn/ n. ⒈decision [C] a formal decision or statement agreed on by a group of people, especially after a vote: The resolution was passed by a two-thirds majority. ⒉solution [singular, U] when someone solves a problem, argument, or difficult situation: [+of] a forum for the resolution of commercial disputes ⒊ promise [C] a promise to yourself to do something: Carol made a resolution to work harder at school. / New Year's resolution. resolve /rɪˈzɒlv/ v. [T] ⒈to find a satisfactory way of dealing with a problem or difficulty; ＝solve ⒉to make a definite decision to do something: resolve to do sth. After the divorce she resolved never to marry again. ⒊to make a formal decision, especially by voting. resonance /rezənəns/ n. ⒈[U] the resonance of a sound is its quality of being deep and loud and continuing for a long time. ⒉[C, U] the special meaning or importance that something has for you because it is connected with your own experiences: His words will have resonance for many listeners. |
