Meaning
抗拒 means to actively resist or oppose something, often implying a struggle against force, pressure, or temptation. It conveys a sense of pushing back against something unwanted, whether physical, psychological, or social. The term carries a slightly formal tone and suggests conscious opposition.
Usage
抗拒 is commonly used in formal or written contexts to describe resistance to authority, temptation, pressure, or change. It's stronger than simply saying 不要 (don't want) and implies active opposition. Often appears in legal, psychological, or literary contexts. Common patterns include 抗拒诱惑 (resist temptation) and 无法抗拒 (unable to resist).
Examples
- 01他无法抗拒巧克力的诱惑。.He cannot resist the temptation of chocolate.
- 02很多人抗拒改变自己的生活方式。.Many people resist changing their lifestyle.
Characters
Common collocations
- 抗拒诱惑to resist temptation
- 无法抗拒unable to resist
- 抗拒执法to resist law enforcement
- 抗拒改变to resist change
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to opposition: 抗 originally depicted raising hands to resist, while 拒 combines hand (扌) with a phonetic component suggesting pushing away.