1. 抵抗;抵制;反对
    If you resist something such as a change, you refuse to accept it and try to prevent it.

resist的解释

    e.g. She says she will resist a single European currency being imposed...
           她说她会反对在欧洲推行单一货币。
    e.g. They resisted our attempts to modernize the distribution of books.
           他们反对我们采用现代化方式发行图书。

2. 抵御;抵抗
    If you resist someone or resist an attack by them, you fight back against them.

    e.g. The man was shot outside his house as he tried to resist arrest...
           该男子在其住宅外拒捕时被击毙。
    e.g. When she had attempted to cut his nails he resisted.
           她试图给他剪指甲，他不让。

3. 按捺;克制;忍住
    If you resist doing something, or resist the temptation to do it, you stop yourself from doing it although you would like to do it.

    e.g. Students should resist the temptation to focus on exams alone...
           学生们应当抵制诱惑，集中精力备考。
    e.g. She cannot resist giving him advice.
           她忍不住给他提建议。

4. 经得起;耐得住;抵挡
    If someone or something resists damage of some kind, they are not damaged.

    e.g. ...bodies trained and toughened to resist the cold...
           经过训练和磨炼，可以抵御寒冷的身体
    e.g. Chemicals form a protective layer that resists both oil and water-based stains.
           化学物质形成了一个抗油污和水渍的保护层。