9. be resistant to sth = resist sth.

10. rather than：而非、不是，= not, instead of

　　e.g. You, rather than I, are to blame for it.

　　 You should stay here rather than go home.

* other than：除了，= except

　　e.g. You can not do other than obey.

　　 One can't get to the island other than by boat.

* or rather：更确切地说

　　e.g. He got home very late last night, or rather early this morning.

　　 I'll meet him, or rather I'll ask him to meet me.