英语小点心：解决（问题）怎么说？

“”re·solve\ri-ˈzälv, -ˈzȯlv also -ˈzäv or -ˈzȯv\

verb

: to find an answer or solution to (something) : to settle or solve (something)

: to make a definite and serious decision to do something

: to make a formal decision about something usually by a vote

Full Definition

transitive verb

1 obsolete : dissolve, melt

2 a : break up, separate <the prism resolved the light into a play of color>; also : to change by disintegration

b : to reduce by analysis <resolve the problem into simple elements>

c : to distinguish between or make independently visible adjacent parts of

d : to separate (a racemic compound or mixture) into the two components

3 : to cause resolution of (a pathological state)

4 a : to deal with successfully : clear up <resolve doubts> <resolve a dispute>

b : to find an answer to

c : to make clear or understandable

d : to find a mathematical solution of

e : to split up (as a vector) into two or more components especially in assigned directions

5 : to reach a firm decision about <resolve to get more sleep> <resolve disputed points in a text>

6 a : to declare or decide by a formal resolution and vote

b : to change by resolution or formal vote <the house resolved itself into a committee>

7 : to make (as voice parts) progress from dissonance to consonance

8 : to work out the resolution of (as a play)

intransitive verb

1 : to become separated into component parts; also : to become reduced by dissolving or analysis

2 : to form a resolution : determine

3 : consult, deliberate

4 : to progress from dissonance to consonance

synonyms see decide

Other forms: re·solved; re·solv·ing

re·solv·able \-ˈzäl-və-bəl, -ˈzȯl- also -ˈzä-və- or -ˈzȯ-və-\ adjective

re·solv·er noun

Examples

The brothers finally resolved their conflict.

The issue of the book's authorship was never resolved.

His speech did nothing to resolve doubts about the company's future.

Origin: Middle English, from Latin resolvere to unloose, dissolve, from re- + solvere to loosen, release — more at solve.

First use: 14th century

Synonyms: choose, conclude, determine, figure, name, opt, decide, settle (on or upon)

Antonyms: join, link, unify, unite

2

resolve

noun

: a strong determination to do something

Full Definition

1 : fixity of purpose : resoluteness

2 : something that is resolved

3 : a legal or official determination; especially : a formal resolution

Examples

His comments were intended to weaken her resolve but they only served to strengthen it.

a naval pilot who has been unwavering in his resolve to become an astronaut

First use: 1591

Synonyms: decidedness, decision, decisiveness, determinedness, firmness, granite, purposefulness, resoluteness, resolution, determination, stick-to-itiveness

Antonyms: hesitation, indecision, indecisiveness, irresoluteness, irresolution, vacillation

英语小点心：解决（问题）怎么说？