抵御

dǐ yù

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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invasion

侵略 means to invade or aggress, opposite of 抵御 which is to resist.

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defense

防御 means to defend, often in a military context, while 抵御 is to resist or withstand.

to bear

承受 means to endure or bear, while 抵御 is more about actively resisting.

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to resist

Both mean to resist, but 抵御 often implies defensive resistance against external forces.

Often used with 寒冷, 疾病, or 入侵, e.g., 抵御寒冷 (resist the cold). Avoid using it with personal attacks or insults; use 抵抗 for that.

Do not confuse with 预防 (prevent). 抵御 is to resist an existing threat, not to take preventive measures.

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这种衣服可以抵御严寒。

This kind of clothing can withstand severe cold.

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to resist

to press against