water-resistant
UK/'wɔtərɪ,zɪstənt/US/'wɔ:tәri,zistәnt, 'wɔ-/
Definitions
adj.
Able to slow the penetration of water but not fully waterproof
抗水的，防泼水的（但非完全防水）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedwaterliquid, aqueous substance
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resistantagain, back
=water-resistant
water + resistant = able to stand against water for a while. resistant carries the st root (sist 'stand'). Key distinction: water-resistant resists water up to a point; waterproof claims to block it completely.
Common Collocations
- 1.water-resistant watch防水手表
- 2.water-resistant coating防水涂层
- 3.water-resistant fabric防泼水面料
Example Sentences
- 1.
The watch is water-resistant to 30 meters, but don't dive with it.
Easily Confused
water-resistant vs waterproof — water-resistant slows water and works under light exposure (rain, splashes); waterproof claims to fully block water (submersion). Marketers exploit the gap, so 'water-resistant to 30m' is not the same as truly waterproof.