resistance; drag; obstacle
Meanings
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resistance; drag (force that hinders motion)
Physics term referring to forces such as air resistance, friction, or water drag that oppose motion.
Aircraft design must consider how to reduce air resistance.
Water resistance makes swimming more physically demanding than running.
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Engineers are testing how new materials affect frictional resistance.
At high speeds, air resistance increases significantly.
A streamlined body can effectively reduce wind resistance.
noun
obstacle; hindrance; resistance (to progress)
Figurative usage for social, political, psychological, or organizational obstacles that impede advancement or reform.
The reform faces enormous resistance from all sides.
Despite encountering great resistance, he still insisted on his own views.
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We must strive to break through various obstacles to achieve our set goals.
Traditional concepts often become a hindrance to social progress.
The new project encountered unexpected resistance during its implementation.