resolve
verb uk/rɪˈzɒlv/ us/rɪˈzɑːlv/
(SOLVE)
C1 [ T ]解决;解除;消除
to solve or end a problem or difficulty
Have you resolved the problem of transport yet? 你们解决交通问题了吗？
The couple resolved their differences and made an effort to get along. 这对夫妻消除了他们之间的分歧，尽力融洽相处。
- More examples
- The dispute over the song rights proved impossible to resolve.
- A mediator has been called in to resolve the crisis.
- They had an awful row several years ago, but now they've resolved their differences.
- The president is predisposed towards negotiation and favours a peaceful way of resolving the crisis.
- I'm sure these problems can be satisfactorily resolved.
(DECIDE)
[ I ] formal决定;决心;决意
to make a decision formally or with determination
[ + that ] She resolved that she would never speak to him again. 她决心再也不理他。
[ + adv/prep ] After hours of argument, they resolved against taking legal action. 经过几个小时的争论，他们决定不提起诉讼。
[ + to infinitive ] The company resolved to take no further action against the thieves. 公司决定不再继续追究这些窃贼。
Phrasal verb
resolve something into something 把…分解为…；把…解析为…
to separate something into different parts
There was a blur of sound, which slowly resolved itself into different words. 开始时是一阵模糊的声音，慢慢就可以分辨出不同的词来。
resolve
noun [ U ] formal uk/rɪˈzɒlv/ us/rɪˈzɑːlv/
C2 决心；坚定的信念
strong determination
to weaken/strengthen/test someone's resolve 削弱／增强／考验某人的决心