late 14c., from Old French resister "hold out against" (14c.), from Latin resistere "to make a stand against, oppose; to stand back; withstand," from re- "against" (see re-) + sistere "take a stand, stand firm" (see assist). Related: Resisted; resisting.
例文
1. I only resist things like chocolate if I feel really gross.
私は自分が太ってみっともないと思ったときにだけチョコレートのようなものの誘惑を断ることができます。
2.Inher place I wouldn 't have been able to resist it.
私が彼女なら抵抗できないかもしれません。/
3.I cannot resist slipping in a word of advice.
思わずアドバイスをしたくなりました。
4.She couldn 't resist a dig at Dave after his unfortunate performance.