res‧o‧lu‧tion W3 AC / rezəluʃ ə n / 名词

1 decision [可数名词] a formal decision or statement agreed on by a group of people, especially after a vote

pass/adopt/approve a resolution

The resolution was passed by a two-thirds majority.

a resolution calling for a ban on dumping nuclear waste

They have failed to comply with the resolution.

2 solution [单数形式，不可数] when someone solves a problem, argument, or difficult situation

resolution of

a forum for the resolution of commercial disputes

3 promise [可数名词] a promise to yourself to do something → resolve

resolution to do something

Carol made a resolution to work harder at school.

New Year’s resolution (= a resolution made on January 1st )

4 determination [不可数名词] strong belief and determination :

Then, with sudden resolution, she stood up.

5 clear picture [可数和不可数名词] the power of a television, camera, microscope etc to give a clear picture

high/low resolution (= how clear or unclear the picture is )

COLLOCATIONS

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pass/approve a resolution The Security Council passed a resolution condemning the country’s aggression.

adopt a resolution (= pass it ) The resolution was adopted by 12 votes to none.

reject a resolution The National Assembly rejected the resolution.

propose/introduce/put forward a resolution The resolution was proposed by the chairman of the committee.

table a resolution (= officially propose it ) Siddall tabled a resolution asking for the Board’s approval of the Five Year Business Plan.

vote on a resolution Are there any comments you wish to make before we vote on this resolution?

a resolution calling for something We support the EU resolution calling for a ban on the use of these fishing nets.

a resolution condemning something The UN Security Council tabled a resolution condemning the invasion.