resistant

dayanıklı, dirençli B1

capable of withstanding a particular force, condition, or influence without being affected or damaged.

The new fabric is resistant to stains and easy to clean.

• Many smartphones are now resistant to accidental drops.
• Scientists developed a resistant strain of crops that can survive drought.
• The coating makes the metal highly resistant to corrosion in salty environments.
• Regulatory agencies test whether chemicals are resistant to degradation over long periods.

• water-resistant · suya dayanıklı The watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters.
• heat-resistant · ısıya dayanıklı These gloves are heat-resistant and protect your hands in the kitchen.
• be resistant to sth The bacteria are resistant to most antibiotics.

sb: birisi · sth: bir şey

benzer: durable

zıt: fragile

karşı koyan, itiraz eden B2

unwilling to accept or be influenced by something; showing opposition or reluctance.

The committee remained resistant to the proposed budget cuts.

• Teenagers often feel resistant to parental advice during adolescence.
• Cultural norms can make societies resistant to rapid social reforms.
• Researchers study why certain populations are resistant to public health campaigns.

• resistant to change · değişime karşı koyan Older employees can be resistant to change in workplace policies.
• resistant attitude · karşı koyan tutum His resistant attitude made the negotiation process difficult.
• be resistant to sth She is resistant to adopting new technologies.

sb: birisi · sth: bir şey

benzer: opposed