resistance
/ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ nom B2En français : résistance
- The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist. · widespread resistance to the new urban development plans· the resistance of bacteria to certain antibiotics
- A force that tends to oppose motion.
- Electrical resistance.
- A resistor.
- An underground organisation engaged in a struggle for liberation from forceful occupation; a resistance movement.
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Dans la bibliothèque
Andrea made no resistance, although he protested against it.
But at length, by Elizabeth’s persuasion, he was prevailed on to overlook the offence, and seek a reconciliation; and, after a little further resistance on the part of his aunt, her resentment gave way, either to her affection for him, or her curiosity to see how his wife conducted herself; and she condescended to wait on them at Pemberley, in spite of that pollution which its woods had received, not merely from the presence of such a mistress, but the visits of her uncle and aunt from the city.
A Bricklayer earnestly recommended bricks as affording the best material for an effective resistance.
Upon which a Currier stood up and said, “Sirs, I differ from you altogether: there is no material for resistance equal to a covering of hides; and nothing so good as leather.”
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