抵御 (dǐyù) means 'to resist, withstand, ward off' — it emphasizes successfully blocking or holding back something harmful (cold, temptation, invasion). Compared to the more action-focused 抵抗 (dǐkàng, 'resist, fight against'), 抵御 is often used for protective or defensive stances against external forces; 抵挡 (dǐdǎng) is similar but more colloquial and physical, like 'hold back'.