抵御

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Usage and Meaning

The verb 抵御 (dǐyù) means 'to resist' or 'to defend against.' It is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe resisting attacks, pressures, or harmful influences.

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Notes

抵御 is more formal and stronger in tone than 抵抗, which also means 'to resist.' Use 抵御 when emphasizing active defense or protection. It is less common in everyday speech but useful in writing or formal speech.

Avoid confusing 抵御 with alone, which can mean 'to control' or 'to govern' in other contexts.

Example Sentences

The army successfully resisted the enemy's attack.

Plants have natural mechanisms to resist pests and diseases.

Facing pressure, he learned how to resist negative emotions.