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resistant [rıˈzıstənt] ADJ

2. resistant [常用于构成复合词]:

(或耐)… kàngde e

hesitate [ˈhezıteıt] VB intr

2. hesitate:

▶ hesitant ADJ
▶ hesitantly ADV
▶ hesitation [ˌhezıˈteıʃən] N

I . assistant [əˈsıstənt] N

II . assistant [əˈsıstənt] ADJ

desiccant [ˈdesıkənt] N

I . irritant [ˈırıtənt] ADJ

II . irritant [ˈırıtənt] N MED

militant [ˈmılıtənt] ADJ

2. militant:

▶ militantly ADV

débutant [ˈdebjʊtɒŋt] N (French)

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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He is hesitant about his promotion but learns to accept it.
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The couple started dating but their relationship was hesitant.
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She is thrilled, but when he touches her face she feels hesitant for some reason.
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Hesitant at first, she decided that having a baby might be good for them.
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If the traditional discipline makes the tenure decisions, new interdisciplinary faculty will be hesitant to commit themselves fully to interdisciplinary work.
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He is not hesitant to fire employees who engage in unethical activities, even when it helps their cases.
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Construction of the houses completed in 1987, but residents were initially hesitant to move into their houses due to reports of house break-ins.
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When he went back home and told people of his discovery they were hesitant to believe him.
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Although hesitant at times, he is a quick reactor.
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Despite his air of danger, the two form a hesitant bond.
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