solve /sɒlv $ sɑːlv/ ●●● S2 W3 verb [transitiveT]1 SOLVE/DEAL WITH A PROBLEMto find or provide a way of dealing with a problem 解決〔問題〕 → solutionCharlie thinks money will solve all his problems. 查理認爲錢能解決他所有的問題。
the best way of solving our dilemma 解決我們兩難處境的最佳辦法
2 SOLVE/FIND THE ANSWERANSWER/RESULTto find the correct answer to a problem or the explanation for something that is difficult to understand 解答,破解〔難題〕 → solutionsolve a crime/mystery/case etcMore than 70% of murder cases were solved last year. 去年有 70% 以上的謀殺案被偵破。
attempts to solve a mathematical equation 解數學方程式的嘗試
solve a puzzle/riddle 解謎/猜謎
—solvable adjectiveadj
n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 1: to find or provide a way of dealing with a problemnounssolve a problemHe solved the problem by moving the aggressive fish to a separate tank.
solve a crisisCongress had not been able to solve the financial crisis.
solve a dispute/conflictThey have agreed to solve their disputes solely by peaceful means.
solve a dilemmaCan you solve my dilemma?
solve somebody's difficultiesYou can't solve your difficulties by running away.
solve a questionDid they really think the Jerusalem question would be solved in a week?
n COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: to find the correct answer to a problem or the explanation for something that is difficult to understandnounssolve a crime/caseThe crime was never solved.
solve a murderPolice have called for witnesses to help them solve the murder.
solve a mysteryStaff at the library think they have solved the mystery.
solve a puzzleYou progress through the game by solving puzzles.
solve a riddleThey still haven't really solved the riddle of how the pyramids were built.
solve an equationAt the age of six, he could solve complicated mathematical equations.