solution

Word family noun solution solvent solubility insolvency solutesolutionistadjective soluble ≠ insoluble unsolved solvent ≠ insolvent solvable ≠ insolvable solutalsolutionalsolutiveverb solve adverb insolvably

Related topics: Chemistry, Maths

so·lu·tion /səˈluːʃən/ S2 W1 noun

1 [countableC]SOLVE/DEAL WITH A PROBLEM a way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation 〔对问题或困难局面的〕解决，解决方法 → solve

The best solution would be for them to separate.

最好的解决方法是他们分开。

solution to/for

There are no simple solutions to the problem of overpopulation.

人口过多问题没有简单的解决方法。

2 [countableC]ANSWER/RESULT the correct answer to a problem in an exercise or competition 〔练习或竞赛的〕解答，答案 SYN answer, → solve

solution to

The solution to last week’s puzzle is on page 12.

上星期字谜的谜底在第 12 页。

3 [countableC, uncountableU]HC a liquid in which a solid or gas has been mixed 溶液

a weak sugar solution

淡淡的糖溶液

saline solution

盐溶液

COLLOCATIONS

adjectives

a good solution 好的解决办法

A good solution is to harvest the crop early in September.

上选之策是在9月初收割庄稼。

the best/perfect/ideal solution 最好的/完美的/理想的解决办法

Locking people in prison is not necessarily the ideal solution.

把人关进监狱未必是理想的对策。

an effective solution 有效的解决办法

The government has failed to come up with an effective solution.

政府没有想出有效的解决办法。

a satisfactory solution (=good enough) 令人满意的解决办法

We will not rest until a satisfactory solution is found.

我们要一直到找到满意的解决办法为止。

na neat solution (=simple and clever)

This sounded like a neat solution to the skills shortage.

the only solution 唯一的解决办法

The only solution is to greatly reduce our use of water.

唯一的办法是大量减少用水。

the real solution (=the only good solution) 真正的解决办法

The real solution to the waste problem is to produce much less waste.

解决垃圾问题的真正办法是减少垃圾的产生。

a possible solution 可能的解决办法

There are three possible solutions to this problem.

这个问题有三种可行的解决办法。

an alternative solution 替代解决方案

nWe need to look for alternative solutions.

a simple/easy solution 简单的解决办法

nThere is no easy solution to this problem.

a quick/speedy solution 见效快的解决办法

nWe need to find a quick solution.

a practical/workable solution (=one that is really possible) 可行的解决办法

nThey've had to find practical solutions to practical problems.

a long-term solution (=one that will be effective for a long time) 长期有效的解决办法

nA long-term solution to the problem will not be possible until that conflict is resolved.

a quick-fix solution (=one that solves a problem for a short time only) 权宜之计

nHe has accused the government of looking for quick-fix solutions.

a peaceful/political solution (=one that does not involve fighting) 和平/政治解决方案

nWe will continue to work strenuously for a political solution acceptable to all parties.

verbs

find/come up with a solution 找到/想出解决办法

We are working together to find the best solution we can.

我们正在共同努力,尽可能找到最好的解决办法。

seek/look for a solution 寻找解决办法

The company is still seeking a solution to its financial problems.

公司仍然在想办法解决财务问题。

provide/offer a solution 提供解决办法

I don't think that tourism will provide a long-term solution to rural employment problems.

我认为旅游业无法为农村地区的就业问题提供长期有效的解决办法。

suggest/put forward a solution 提出解决办法

nThe chairman put forward a possible solution.

Examples from the Corpus

solution• We can help you find a solution to all your financial problems.• Sleeping tablets are not the best solution to insomnia as they upset the natural rhythm of sleep.• Making the parts smaller is the cheapest solution, but is it the best one?• We are now going to measure the boiling points of the different solutions.• One solution to this problem is for two or more classes to collaborate on a project.• A dentist could put in a temporary filling, but that's not the perfect solution.• One possible solution might be to borrow the money.• Make a salt solution by dissolving 9 tablespoonfuls of cooking salt in a pint of water.• The colour change can be obscured by dirt in the solution.• It was a difficult equation, but it took her only five minutes to work out the solution.• The solution is then completed in the usual way.• The solution to both problems was already on the table three years ago.• The solution to this week's puzzle will be published in next week's magazine.• But the movie tells the wrong story, getting detoured into a murder investigation whose solution is far too obvious.

solution to/for• Its credibility has been severely damaged and its attempts to find a solution to the problem have resulted in abject failure.• 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 individual sensitivity.• Most find the easiest solution 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 practical solution to better protect the environment.• City council members are still seeking solutions to the problem of unemployment.

solution to• The solution to last week's puzzle is on page 12.

Origin solution

(1300-1400) Old French Latin solutio, from solvere; → SOLVE

词汇	solution
释义	solution Word family noun solution solvent solubility insolvency solutesolutionistadjective soluble ≠ insoluble unsolved solvent ≠ insolvent solvable ≠ insolvable solutalsolutionalsolutiveverb solve adverb insolvably Related topics: Chemistry, Maths so·lu·tion /səˈluːʃən/ ●●● S2 W1 noun 1 [countableC]SOLVE/DEAL WITH A PROBLEM a way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation 〔对问题或困难局面的〕解决，解决方法 → solve The best solution would be for them to separate. 最好的解决方法是他们分开。 solution to/for There are no simple solutions to the problem of overpopulation. 人口过多问题没有简单的解决方法。 2 [countableC]ANSWER/RESULT the correct answer to a problem in an exercise or competition 〔练习或竞赛的〕解答，答案 SYN answer, → solve solution to The solution to last week’s puzzle is on page 12. 上星期字谜的谜底在第 12 页。 3 [countableC, uncountableU]HC a liquid in which a solid or gas has been mixed 溶液 a weak sugar solution 淡淡的糖溶液 saline solution 盐溶液 COLLOCATIONS adjectives a good solution 好的解决办法 A good solution is to harvest the crop early in September. 上选之策是在9月初收割庄稼。 the best/perfect/ideal solution 最好的/完美的/理想的解决办法 Locking people in prison is not necessarily the ideal solution. 把人关进监狱未必是理想的对策。 an effective solution 有效的解决办法 The government has failed to come up with an effective solution. 政府没有想出有效的解决办法。 a satisfactory solution (=good enough) 令人满意的解决办法 We will not rest until a satisfactory solution is found. 我们要一直到找到满意的解决办法为止。 na neat solution (=simple and clever) This sounded like a neat solution to the skills shortage. the only solution 唯一的解决办法 The only solution is to greatly reduce our use of water. 唯一的办法是大量减少用水。 the real solution (=the only good solution) 真正的解决办法 The real solution to the waste problem is to produce much less waste. 解决垃圾问题的真正办法是减少垃圾的产生。 a possible solution 可能的解决办法 There are three possible solutions to this problem. 这个问题有三种可行的解决办法。 an alternative solution 替代解决方案 nWe need to look for alternative solutions. a simple/easy solution 简单的解决办法 nThere is no easy solution to this problem. a quick/speedy solution 见效快的解决办法 nWe need to find a quick solution. a practical/workable solution (=one that is really possible) 可行的解决办法 nThey've had to find practical solutions to practical problems. a long-term solution (=one that will be effective for a long time) 长期有效的解决办法 nA long-term solution to the problem will not be possible until that conflict is resolved. a quick-fix solution (=one that solves a problem for a short time only) 权宜之计 nHe has accused the government of looking for quick-fix solutions. a peaceful/political solution (=one that does not involve fighting) 和平/政治解决方案 nWe will continue to work strenuously for a political solution acceptable to all parties. verbs find/come up with a solution 找到/想出解决办法 We are working together to find the best solution we can. 我们正在共同努力,尽可能找到最好的解决办法。 seek/look for a solution 寻找解决办法 The company is still seeking a solution to its financial problems. 公司仍然在想办法解决财务问题。 provide/offer a solution 提供解决办法 I don't think that tourism will provide a long-term solution to rural employment problems. 我认为旅游业无法为农村地区的就业问题提供长期有效的解决办法。 suggest/put forward a solution 提出解决办法 nThe chairman put forward a possible solution. Examples from the Corpus solution• We can help you find a solution to all your financial problems.• Sleeping tablets are not the best solution to insomnia as they upset the natural rhythm of sleep.• Making the parts smaller is the cheapest solution, but is it the best one?• We are now going to measure the boiling points of the different solutions.• One solution to this problem is for two or more classes to collaborate on a project.• A dentist could put in a temporary filling, but that's not the perfect solution.• One possible solution might be to borrow the money.• Make a salt solution by dissolving 9 tablespoonfuls of cooking salt in a pint of water.• The colour change can be obscured by dirt in the solution.• It was a difficult equation, but it took her only five minutes to work out the solution.• The solution is then completed in the usual way.• The solution to both problems was already on the table three years ago.• The solution to this week's puzzle will be published in next week's magazine.• But the movie tells the wrong story, getting detoured into a murder investigation whose solution is far too obvious. solution to/for• Its credibility has been severely damaged and its attempts to find a solution to the problem have resulted in abject failure.• 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 individual sensitivity.• Most find the easiest solution 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 practical solution to better protect the environment.• City council members are still seeking solutions to the problem of unemployment. solution to• The solution to last week's puzzle is on page 12. Origin solution (1300-1400) Old French Latin solutio, from solvere; → SOLVE
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