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Word family  noun resolution verb resolve

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re·solve1 /rɪˈzɒlv $ rɪˈzɑːlv, rɪˈzɒːlv/ ●●○ W3 AWL verb [transitive]  1  SOLVE/DEAL WITH A PROBLEMto find a satisfactory way of dealing with a problem or difficulty 解决〔问题、困难〕 SYN solve, → settleresolve a dispute/conflict/problem etc The crisis was resolved by negotiations. 危机通过谈判得到解决。 Barnet was desperate for money to resolve his financial problems. 巴尼特急需钱来解决他的经济问题。2  DECIDE formal to make a definite decision to do something 下决心，决意〔做某事〕resolve to do something After the divorce she resolved never to marry again. 离婚以后，她决心永不再嫁。resolve that Mary resolved that she would stop smoking. 玛丽决定戒烟。► see thesaurus at decide3  PPVDECIDEto make a formal decision, especially by voting 〔尤指通过投票〕作出决议resolve to do something The Senate resolved to accept the president’s proposals. 参议院通过决议，同意总统的提案。4  HSEPARATE technical to separate something into its different parts 分解 DNA samples were extracted and resolved. 提取了脱氧核糖核酸样本并进行了分解。5 resolve (something) into something phrasal verb a) technicalHC to separate into parts, or to separate something （把…）分解为 This mixture will resolve into two separate compounds. 这种混合物将分解成两种不同的化合物。b) resolve (itself) into something formalCHANGE FROM ONE THING TO ANOTHER to gradually change into something else 演变成某事物 SYN become The argument resolved itself into an uneasy truce. 争论进入暂时的休战状态。n COLLOCATIONSnounsresolve a problem/crisis/situationAction is being taken to resolve the problem.resolve a dispute/conflictNegotiation is the only way to resolve the dispute.resolve an issue/matter/questionHas the issue been resolved yet?resolve your differences (=stop arguing with each other)She and Rose had finally resolved their differences.adverbssatisfactorilySome problems still hadn’t been satisfactorily resolved.fully/completelyIt is a row that may never be fully resolved.peacefullyWe wanted to resolve the situation peacefully.amicably (=in a friendly way)We will always do our best to resolve complaints amicably.quicklyThe matter was resolved quite quickly.→ See Verb table

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resolve• Because attorneys for Partners filed appeals, Atkins' case may take years to resolve.• Differences of opinion are often the most difficult problem to resolve.• She wants this resolved before the girls come back next month and practice begins.• There are internal disputes which are resolved by a visitor who is not a lawyer himself and has not taken legal advice.• The ability to coordinate several activities at once and to quickly analyze and resolve specific problems is important.• Congressmen called for a third meeting to resolve the conflict.• Gorbachev wrote that only he and Reagan, talking together, could resolve the questions he raised.• It is likely that in normal discourse, the context of the sentences will help to resolve these potential ambiguities.• I resolved to keep quiet about what I had heard, since it would only cause trouble.• Yet only a very few seem to have consciously resolved to make a different life.• It is difficult to see how this conflict can be resolved without taking the matter to court.• Talking is the only way to resolve your differences.resolve a dispute/conflict/problem etc• These are intended to be a cheap, quick and informal way for customers to resolve disputes.• This can often provide the most effective and speedy means of resolving a dispute.• Instead, the company said it provides a variety of ways for employees to resolve conflicts and complaints.• Before he resolves a problem, he keeps an open mind on how that problem might be resolved.• Litigation Going to court to resolve a dispute is rather like going to war.• People have become used to employing violence as a means of resolving conflict or asserting power over others.• Every step that might be taken in resolving a problem should be taken by a lawyer.• Most lawyers spend most of their time helping clients prevent or resolve disputes, trying their best to avoid costly litigation.resolve that• The city council resolved that all street repairs be postponed until June.• So we have to somehow resolve that and to address the issue somehow - and we intend to.• But in his second reaction, Jackson must have resolved that Ebonics does not dignify some shameful difference.• She resolved that if he couldn't find the necessary courage, she would.• Samuel was convulsed with fury at this new evidence of skulduggery, resolved that no holds would be barred now.• Alma resolved that one day she would return to her homeland.• But for the moment she resolved that she would not think of the loathsome interview again until she was in Prague.• The House resolved that the petition created disquiet and should therefore not be entertained by the House.• I resolved that the transition should be a smooth one.resolve to do something• But let's also resolve to do something to help.• Farnham will miss the extra pace of Lee, but the club have resolved to do without overseas players.• That the turmoil was seeping into the villages disturbed Gandhi especially and he resolved to go to Noakhall.• I resolved to have a real heart-to-heart with the President.• As I left to return to work, I spied this hunk across the street and resolved to have him.• He was also resolved to impose a number of reforms, including the abolition of slavery.• Eventually I resolved to overcome my restlessness and settle myself for the night.• I resolved to take the first thing that came along and from that base to look further afield if need be.resolve2 ●○○ AWL noun [uncountable]  1 formalDETERMINED strong determination to succeed in doing something 决心，决意 Recent events strengthened her resolve to find out the truth. 最近发生的事件坚定了她找出真相的决心。

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resolve• None the less the young couple eventually married, which in the face of so much Glover resistance undoubtedly took some strength and resolve.• But it is also a story of brute resolve and drive, and courage at a crunch.• He restated his firm resolve to become president, and achieve clean and honest government.• Fortunately, there is a battery of leftist anti-smoking arguments to buttress flagging resolve, which the rightwinger can't call upon.• His resolve and optimism, tempered with caution, are none the less remarkable.• Maintaining our resolve for peace does not mean, however, turning the other cheek.• The latest unemployment figures should strengthen the government's resolve to do something about it.• Denial can obscure obstacles and stiffen resolve.• He had only to say he admired Grace Bird's fortitude and instantly her chin stiffened with resolve.strengthened ... resolve• In fact, the courage shown by their martyred brothers and sisters had only strengthened their resolve to persevere.• Thereafter the Western Allies worked with strengthened resolve towards the unification of their zones.From Longman Business Dictionaryresolvere‧solve /rɪˈzɒlvrɪˈzɑːlv, rɪˈzɒːlv/ verb1[transitive] to find a satisfactory way of settling a disagreement, dispute etcMost pensiondisputes will beresolved within a year.2[intransitive] to make an official decision, especially by votingresolve to do somethingThe directors have resolved to ask the company to appoint a receiver.→ See Verb tableOrigin resolve1 (1300-1400) Latin resolvere “to unloose”, from solvere; → SOLVE

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re‧solve¹ W3 AC /rɪˈzɒlv $ rɪˈzɑːlv, rɪˈzɒːlv/ verb [transitive]1. to find a satisfactory way of dealing with a problem or difficulty
   SYN  solve ⇨ settle
    resolve a dispute/conflict/problem etc
    The crisis was resolved by negotiations.
    Barnet was desperate for money to resolve his financial problems.
2. formal to make a definite decision to do something
    resolve to do something
    After the divorce she resolved never to marry again.
    resolve that
    Mary resolved that she would stop smoking.
3. to make a formal decision, especially by voting
    resolve to do something
    The Senate resolved to accept the President’s proposals.
4. technical to separate something into its different parts:
    DNA samples were extracted and resolved.
     

COLLOCATIONS

■ nouns
   ▪ resolve a problem/crisis/situation Action is being taken to resolve the problem.
   ▪ resolve a dispute/conflict Negotiation is the only way to resolve the dispute.
   ▪ resolve an issue/matter/question Has the issue been resolved yet?
   ▪ resolve your differences (=stop arguing with each other) She and Rose had finally resolved their differences.
■ adverbs
   ▪ satisfactorily Some problems still hadn’t been satisfactorily resolved.
   ▪ fully/completely It is a row that may never be fully resolved.
   ▪ peacefully We wanted to resolve the situation peacefully.
   ▪ amicably (=in a friendly way) We will always do our best to resolve complaints amicably.
   ▪ quickly The matter was resolved quite quickly.
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ decide to make a choice to do something: We decided to send our son to a boarding school. | I decided to go home early.
   ▪ make up your mind to decide something, especially after thinking about it for a long time. Make up your mind is less formal than decide and is mainly used in spoken English: Have you made up your mind about where you’ll go on holiday?
   ▪ choose to do something to decide to do something – especially when this is different from what people expect or tell you to do: She chose to ignore my advice. | More young couples are choosing not to marry.
   ▪ make a decision to decide after thinking carefully about something, especially about something that is very important: They made a decision not to have children.
   ▪ resolve formal to decide that you will definitely do something, especially because you think it will be better for you, or because of your past experiences: She resolved to work hard at school.
   ▪ determine formal to officially decide what something shall be: Each hospital can determine its own pay rates.
   ▪ come down in favour of something British English, come down in favor of something American English to decide to support a particular plan, argument etc – used especially about groups of people: Eight of the ten committee members came down in favour of the changes.
   ▪ come to/reach a decision to officially decide about something important after discussing and carefully considering it - used especially about groups of people: After two hours of discussion, the comittee had still not come to a decision on any of the proposals.
     
resolve (something) into something phrasal verb
  1. technical to separate into parts, or to separate something:
    This mixture will resolve into two separate compounds.
  2. resolve (itself) into something formal to gradually change into something else
   SYN  become:
    The argument resolved itself into an uneasy truce.

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resolve² AC noun [uncountable]
formal strong determination to succeed in doing something:
    Recent events strengthened her resolve to find out the truth.
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ determination the quality of continuing to try to do something, even when it is difficult: Bill got where he is today by sheer hard work and determination. | I really admired her determination to live her own life.
   ▪ willpower the ability to control your mind and body in order to achieve something you have decided to do: It takes a lot of willpower to give up smoking. | She made herself get better by sheer willpower, when everyone else had given up hope.
   ▪ drive the determination and energy to succeed, especially in business or work: We’re looking for young people who have drive, initiative, and new ideas. | He’s clever enough, but he lacks drive.
   ▪ resolve formal a strong determination to succeed in doing something, especially because you are sure that it is a good thing to do: The poverty she saw there strengthened her resolve to do something to help. | The success of a military enterprise depends partly on the resolve of its leaders.
   ▪ perseverance the ability to continue trying to achieve something over a long period in a patient way, even when this is difficult: Reaching this standard of musical skill requires incredible perseverance. | A good teacher should have imagination and perseverance.
   ▪ ruthlessness the quality of being extremely determined to achieve what you want, and not caring if you have to hurt other people to do it: He was a man who pursued his aims with complete ruthlessness. | The revolt was suppressed with total ruthlessness.
   ▪ tenacity formal the determination to never stop trying to do something, especially when other people try to stop you: He clung to power with a remarkable tenacity. | When fighting cancer, Tsongas showed the same tenacity he displayed in politics.