least resistance

基本解释

You can force them, but nature prefers configurations that follow the path of least resistance.
你可以强迫他们，但是大自然会选择那些阻力最小的构型。
Or embrace them and ride along – which is not only the path of least resistance: It’s also the most profitable trail to take.
不然的话就请拥抱他们并和他们同行吧，这不仅是阻力最小的道路：也是使自己利益最大化的必由之路。
Despite the quick breakthrough, there will be criticism that Europe has failed to show much ambition in the two choices and has opted for the path of least resistance in the interests of an easy deal.
尽管很快取得了突破性进展，但从这两个人选来看，欧洲并没有表现出太大的雄心，为了使达成协议更容易，欧洲方面选择了一条阻力最小的道路。

You have just heard the story "The Line of Least Resistance. It was written by Edith Wharton and adapted for Special English by Dona de Sanctis.
Our story today is called "The Line of Least Resistance."
The Srinagar police chief contends the debate, at least, has prompted more people in Kashmir to oppose this particular expression of resistance.

Sure, sometimes the path of least resistance, effort, and risk is the right one.
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