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piece de resistance

/pyes duh rey-zee-stahns; English pee-es duh ri-zee-stahns/US // pyɛs də reɪ ziˈstɑ̃s; English piˈɛs də rɪ ziˈstɑns //

抵抗力,抵抗力量,抵抗的一部分,障碍物

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n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural pièces de ré·sis·tance [pyes duh rey-zee-stahns; English pee-es duh ri-zee-stahns]. /pyɛs də reɪ ziˈstɑ̃s; English piˈɛs də rɪ ziˈstɑns/. French.

    • : the principal dish of a meal.
    • : the most noteworthy or prized feature, aspect, event, article, etc., of a series or group; special item or attraction.

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Examples

  • His series against the Phoenix Suns stands out as the pièce de résistance of his career.

  • The pièce de résistance of the series, thus far, has been a small outtake at the end of Episode 3.

  • In the last year, her fusion exercise class has attracted a cult following and become de rigueur among the celebrity set.

  • The well, ghost or no ghost, is certainly a piece of history with a bold presence.

  • My doctor insisted that once I filed this piece I lie down on my bed and not get out.

  • They tried to continue their getaway but had to quickly abandon their vehicle on the Rue de Meaux in the 19th.

  • Humans spent a long time domesticating cattle, and what they were trying to do, in essence, was de-domesticate them.

  • I assure you, no matter how beautifully we play any piece, the minute Liszt plays it, you would scarcely recognize it!

  • I was busy loading the piece when an exclamation of surprise from one of the men made me look up.

  • Madame de Condillac stood watching him, her face composed, her glance cold.

  • Then the door opened, the portiere was swept aside, and Anselme announced "Monsieur de Garnache."

  • San Antonio de Bexar lies in a fertile and well-irrigated valley, stretching westward from the river Salado.