resolution
Definitions
A firm decision to do or not to do something
决心，决定
A formal expression of opinion or intention agreed by a vote
（经表决通过的）决议
The act of solving a problem or settling a dispute
解决，化解
The level of detail visible in an image or screen
（图像、屏幕的）分辨率，清晰度
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedre- (again) + solūtum (loosened) + -ion. Like the verb resolve, it splits: the act of loosening a problem (conflict resolution) and the firm settling of one's mind (a New Year's resolution, a UN resolution). The 'image clarity' sense came later — how finely detail is 'resolved,' i.e. separated out.
Root solv still carries 42 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.pass a resolution通过决议
- 2.New Year's resolution新年决心
- 3.conflict resolution冲突解决
- 4.high resolution高分辨率
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her New Year's resolution was to read one book a week.
- 2.
The council passed a resolution to ban single-use plastics.
- 3.
The dispute reached a peaceful resolution after long talks.
- 4.
Photos look much sharper on a high-resolution screen.