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    Using 抗拒 (kàngjù) to express "to resist"

    Actions & Events
    Negation

    Structure

    Subject + 无法/难以 + 抗拒 + Object

    Explanation

    抗拒 (kàngjù) is a verb meaning "to resist" or "to refuse to accept." It often describes the inability or unwillingness to oppose a force, temptation, or influence. For example, 无法抗拒 means "unable to resist."

    Examples

    • 这块蛋糕的诱惑我真的无法抗拒。

      Zhè kuài dàngāo de yòuhuò wǒ zhēn de wúfǎ kàngjù.

      I truly cannot resist the temptation of this cake.

    • 他试图抗拒睡意，继续看书。

      Tā shìtú kàngjù shuìyì, jìxù kànshū.

      He tried to resist his drowsiness and continue reading.

    • 面对这么好的机会，谁能抗拒呢？

      Miànduì zhème hǎo de jīhuì, shéi néng kàngjù ne?

      Faced with such a great opportunity, who could resist?

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