Now, though a novel type of steel has been developed that resists fractures at much lower temperatures, while retaining its strength and toughness-without the need for expensive additives.
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柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
VERB
抵抗;抵制;反对
If you resist something such as a change, you refuse to accept it and try to prevent it.