solution to/for• Its credibility has been severely damaged and its attempts to find a solution to the problem have resulted in abjectfailure.• One day Russell presents Baldwin with a solution to both of their dilemmas.• A solution to this dilemma is not on the horizon since it is in reality a matter of individualsensitivity.• Most find the easiestsolution to the problem is to avoid it wherever possible.• Instinctively, it seemed that there must be an easy solution to a prob-lem made of mud.• A single system for all seemed an obvious solution to such problems.• More than half the builders offered other solutions to the fee problem.• Mr Holt is keen to find a practicalsolution to better protect the environment.• City council members are still seekingsolutions to the problem of unemployment.
solution to• The solution to last week's puzzle is on page 12.
Originsolution
(1300-1400)Old FrenchLatinsolutio, from solvere; → SOLVE
1to a problem, difficult situation, etc.問題;困境ADJECTIVE | VERB + SOLUTION | PREPOSITION | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤complete, comprehensive全面的解決方案▸➤partial部份解決方案▸➤effective, good, ideal, neat, optimal, perfect, real有效的/不錯的/理想的/巧妙的/最佳的/完美的/真正的解決方法◇His plan does not offer a real solution to the problem.他的計劃並未提出一個真正解決問題的方法。➤acceptable可接受的解決方案▸➤satisfactory, workable令人滿意的/可行的解決方案▸➤correct, right正確的解決辦法▸➤easy, obvious, simple便捷的/顯而易見的/簡單的解決方法▸➤possible可能的解決方法➤alternative可替代的解決方法▸➤feasible, practical, realistic, viable切實可行的解決方案▸➤cost-effective划算的解決方法▸➤creative, imaginative, ingenious, innovative創造性的/有想像力的/巧妙的/創新的解決方法▸➤drastic, radical極端的解決方法▸➤immediate, instant, quick, speedy即刻/立即/馬上/迅速解決◇The UN representative stressed the urgency of a speedy solution.聯合國代表強調了儘快解決問題的緊迫性。➤final, lasting, long-term, permanent, ultimate最後的/持久的/長遠的/永久的/最終的解決方法▸➤interim, short-term, temporary暫時的/短期的/臨時的解決方法▸➤proposed擬議中的解決方案▸➤pragmatic務實的解決方法▸➤compromise, negotiated折衷的/協商後的解決方案▸➤diplomatic, peaceful, political外交/和平/政治解決方案▸➤military, security軍事/安全解決方案▸➤technical, technological, technology (especially NAmE) 技術解決辦法◇The industry needs to look for technological solutions to their problems.該行業需尋求技術手段解決他們的問題。➤software軟件解決方法VERB + SOLUTION➤look for, seek, work towards/toward尋找解決方法;設法得到解決▸➤achieve, agree, agree on, agree upon, arrive at, come up with, find, produce, reach, work out得出解決方案;達成解決方案;找到解決方法◇attempts to find a comprehensive political solution to the crisis為尋求政治手段全面消弭這次危機所作的努力➤develop詳細闡述解決方案▸➤propose, put forward, suggest提出解決方案;建議解決方案▸➤adopt採納解決方案▸➤offer, provide提出解決方法PREPOSITION➤solution for針對⋯的解決方案◇a quick solution for dealing with the paper shortage迅速解決紙張短缺的方法➤solution to為⋯的解決方法◇They were seeking an ultimate solution to the city's traffic problem.他們正在尋找一個解決這個城市交通問題的最終方案。PHRASES➤part of the solution解決方案的一部份◇Either you're part of the solution or part of the problem.你如果解決不了問題,就是在製造問題。solution
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2liquid in which a solid has been dissolved溶液ADJECTIVE | SOLUTION + VERB | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤concentrated, strong濃縮溶液;高濃度溶液▸➤dilute, weak稀溶液;低濃度溶液▸➤saturated飽和溶液▸➤acid酸性溶液▸➤alkaline鹼性溶液▸➤aqueous水溶液▸➤saline, salt鹽溶液➤buffer緩衝溶液▸➤bicarbonate, sodium chloride, etc.碳酸氫鹽、氯化鈉等溶液SOLUTION + VERB➤contain溶液含有⋯PREPOSITION➤in solution溶液中◇carbon dioxide in solution溶液中的二氧化碳
solution noun ⇨solution (a solution to a problem)⇨mixture (a saline solution)solution
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solution ♦︎ answer ♦︎ key ♦︎ resolution ♦︎ remedy ♦︎ way out ♦︎ fixThese are all words for a way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.这些词均表示解决方法、处理手段、答案。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the solution / answer / key / resolution / remedy / fix to sth◆the solution / answer / remedy / fix for sb / sth◆a simple solution / answer / resolution / remedy / fix◆an easy solution / answer / remedy / way out◆a quick solution / answer / resolution / fix◆a satisfactory solution / answer / resolution / remedy◆to look for a solution / an answer / the key / a fix◆to seek a solution / an answer / a resolution / a remedy / a fix◆to find / provide a solution / an answer / the key / a resolution / a remedy◆to offer a solution / an answer / the key / a fix◆to arrive at a solution / an answer / a resolution■solution [countable] a way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation; the act of solving a problem; the correct reply to a puzzle解决(方法);处理手段;答案;谜底◆Do you have a better solution?你有更好的解决办法吗?◆Will this lead to a peaceful solution of the conflict?这能使冲突和平解决吗?◆The solution to last week's quiz is on page 81.上周测验的答案在第81页。■answer [countable] something that you write or say in reply to a question in a test, exercise or competition; the correct reply to a question in a test, etc.; a way of solving a problem(试题、练习或竞赛的)答案;正确答案;(问题的)解决办法◆Write your answers on the sheet provided.把答案写在发给你的答题纸上。◆The sender of the first correct answer to be drawn will receive £100.第一个被抽中并答对的参加者将获得100英镑。◆Do you know the answer to question 12?你知道第12题的答案吗?◆The answers are at the back of the book.答案在书的最后几页。◆This could be the answer to all our problems.这可能就是我们全部问题的解决办法。◆The obvious answer would be to cancel the party.最适当的解决方法是取消这次聚会。■key [countable, usually singular] something that makes you able to understand, achieve or deal with sth关键;要诀◆The key to success is preparation.成功的关键是有准备。◆The driver of the car probably holds the key to solving the crime.这个汽车司机很可能掌握侦破这一罪案的关键证据。◆ (especially NAmE) The key is, how long can the federal government control the inflation rate?关键在于联邦政府对通货膨胀率的控制能维持多久?■resolution ˌrezəˈluːʃn [singular, uncountable] (ratherformal) the act of solving or settling a problem or dispute(问题或纠纷的)解决,消除◆The government is pressing for an early resolution of the hostage crisis.政府正在不断敦促早日解决这起人质危机。◆Hopes for a peaceful resolution to the conflict were fading.和平解决这次冲突的希望逐渐变得渺茫。 see also resolve ⇨ resolve■remedy ˈremədi [countable] (ratherformal) a way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation处理方法;改进措施;补偿◆There is no simple remedy for unemployment.失业问题没有简单的解决办法。◆They advised him to exhaust all other remedies before applying to court.他们建议他不到万不得已时不要向法庭提出申请。 see also remedy ⇨ correctverb■ˌway ˈout [countable, usually singular] (ratherinformal) a way of dealing with a difficult or unpleasant situation, especially one which avoids dealing with the cause of the problem(困境的)出路(尤指借此避开处理问题的起因)◆A local agreement is the only way out of the current crisis.达成地方性协议是解决当前危机的唯一出路。◆She had taken the easy way out by returning the keys without a message.她采取了简单的办法:归还钥匙但不留言。■fix [countable] (informal) a way of dealing with a problem, especially an easy or temporary one(尤指简单或暂时的)解决方法◆There is no quick fix for the steel industry.钢铁工业的问题没有即时解决的办法。◆This is nothing other than a short-term political fix.这只不过是政治上的权宜之计。 see also fix ⇨ correctverb