solve S2 W3 / sɒlv $ sɑlv / 动词 [及物动词]

1 to find or provide a way of dealing with a problem → solution :

Charlie thinks money will solve all his problems.

the best way of solving our dilemma

2 to find the correct answer to a problem or the explanation for something that is difficult to understand → solution

solve a crime/mystery/case etc

More than 70% of murder cases were solved last year.

attempts to solve a mathematical equation

solve a puzzle/riddle

— solvable 形容词

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solve a problem He solved the problem by moving the aggressive fish to a separate tank.

solve a crisis Congress had not been able to solve the financial crisis.

solve a dispute/conflict They have agreed to solve their disputes solely by peaceful means.

solve a dilemma Can you solve my dilemma?

solve somebody’s difficulties You can’t solve your difficulties by running away.

solve a question Did they really think the Jerusalem question would be solved in a week?

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solve a crime/case The crime was never solved.

solve a murder Police have called for witnesses to help them solve the murder.

solve a mystery Staff at the library think they have solved the mystery.

solve a puzzle You progress through the game by solving puzzles.

solve a riddle They still haven’t really solved the riddle of how the pyramids were built.

solve an equation At the age of six, he could solve complicated mathematical equations.