listen

 Auto Play

listen

 Auto Play
PETS rank
resolve

?�★

  • Conjugation : past  resolved ; ing  resolving
  • Derivatives : n  resolver
Font Size

Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

resolve [rɪ'zɔlv]
  1. 1. vt. [+problem] [ difficulty] 解决
  2. 2. vi. to resolve to do sth 下决心去做某事
  3. 3. noun [u] (determination) 决心

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

resolve [rɪˈzɒlv]
  1. 1. vt. 使结束判决结(案
  2. 2. vt. 得出结论断定
  3. 3. verb 决定决心,作出决断
    He resolved never to drink again.
    决定再不喝酒了。
  4. 4. vt. 弄懂,懂得
  5. 5. vt. 使清晰可见
    Can this image be resolved?
    这幅图还能分辨清楚吗?
  6. 6. vt. 解决解答,解出
  7. 7. vt. 使溶解
  8. 8. vt. 分解解析
  9. 9. n.[u] 坚决坚定坚毅
  10. 10. n.[c] 决议
  11. 11. n.[c] 决心决定

Collins English-English Dictionary

resolve [rɪ'zɒlv]
  1. 1. vb [mainly tr] [takes a clause as object or an infinitive] to decide or determine firmly
  2. 2. vb to express (an opinion) formally, esp (of a public meeting) one agreed by a vote
  3. 3. vb [also intr; usually foll by into] to separate or cause to separate (into) (constituent parts or elements)
  4. 4. vb [usually reflexive] to change, alter, or appear to change or alter
    the ghost resolved itself into a tree
  5. 5. vb to make up the mind of; cause to decide
    the tempest resolved him to stay at home
  6. 6. vb to find the answer or solution to; solve
    to resolve a problem
  7. 7. vb to explain away or dispel
    to resolve a doubt
  8. 8. vb to bring to an end; conclude
    to resolve an argument
  9. 9. vb [med] to cause (a swelling or inflammation) to subside, esp without the formation of pus
  10. 10. vb [also intr] to follow (a dissonant note or chord) or (of a dissonant note or chord) to be followed by one producing a consonance
  11. 11. vb [chem] to separate (a racemic mixture) into its optically active constituents
  12. 12. vb [Physics] to distinguish between (separate parts) of (an image) as in a microscope, telescope, or other optical instrument
  13. 13. vb to separate (two adjacent peaks) in a spectrum by means of a spectrometer
  14. 14. vb [maths] to split (a vector) into its components in specified directions
  15. 15. vb an obsolete word for dissolve
  16. 16. n something determined or decided; resolution
    he had made a resolve to work all day
  17. 17. n firmness of purpose; determination
    nothing can break his resolve
  18. 18. n [Etymology] C14: from Latin resolvere to unfasten, reveal, from re- + solvere to loosen; see solve

Examples

to resolve to go
决定去
to resolve the points at issue
就有争议的论点作出决断
They split because they couldn't resolve their differences.
他们不能弥合彼此的分歧,就分手了。
to settle/resolve one's differences
消除分歧
The country started a military demonstration to show their resolve to keep the integrity of the country,
国家开始军事示威,以表明他们维护国家统一的决心。
The document manifests the country's resolve to defeat the enemy.
这个文件显示了该国击败敌人的决心。
He ensured that timely action was taken to resolve the problem.
他保证已经采取及时措施解决问题。
The six nations have agreed to form a coalition to resolve the crisis.
这六个国家同意结成联盟以解决危机。
The government is firm in their resolve to bring peace and stability to their country.
政府在实现和平和国家稳定方面非常坚定。
The sudden resolve flowed over her.
她突然充满了决心。

Would you like to know more about this word? Simply click the button on the right to ask real people.
You can also check your questions and answers at ‘ My nciku > Posts ’.

Revised Vocab Lists

This word has been edited
12 times by users.

View
Content partners 外研社collins