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    Expressing resistance or defense with 抵御 (dǐyù)

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    Structure

    抵御 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 抵御 (dǐyù) means to resist, defend against, or ward off an external threat. It implies actively standing against an opposing force. For example, 抵御匈奴的侵略 means "to defend against the Xiongnu invasion."

    Examples

    • 长城最初是为了抵御北方游牧民族的入侵。

      Chángchéng zuìchū shì wèile dǐyù běifāng yóumù mínzú de rùqīn.

      The Great Wall was originally built to resist the invasions of northern nomadic peoples.

    • 我们必须加强免疫力来抵御疾病。

      Wǒmen bìxū jiāqiáng miǎnyìlì lái dǐyù jíbìng.

      We must strengthen our immunity to resist diseases.

    • 军队成功抵御了敌人的进攻。

      Jūnduì chénggōng dǐyù le dírén de jìngōng.

      The army successfully repelled the enemy's attack.