I. 表示“抵抗;反抗;抗拒”,既可用作及物动词,也可用作不及物动词。 如:
The nation was unable to resist the invasion. 该国无力抵抗侵略。
If the enemy continue to resist, wipe them out. 如果敌人继续抵抗, 就把他们消灭掉。
II. 表示“抵挡;保持原状;不受……的伤害;抗(酸);耐(热等)”,为及物动词,通常接名词或动词-ing形式作宾语。如:
This special coating is designed to resist rust. 这一特别的涂层旨在抗锈。
The bank strongly resisted cutting interest rates. 银行强烈反对降低利率。