resolve

vt.

1. 解決，解答；消除（疑惑等）
   The letter resolved all our doubts.

   這封信消除了我們的一切疑慮。

2. 決心，決定[+to-v][+（that）]
   She resolved (that) she would never speak to him again.

   她決心不再和他說話。

   We resolved to visit Europe at least once a year.

   我們決定至少每年訪問歐洲一次。

3. 議決，投票表決[+to-v][+（that）]
   The Senate resolved to accept the President's budget proposals.

   參議院通過決議接受總統的預算建議。

4. 使分解；解析；分辨[（+into）]
   Some chemical compounds can be resolved by heat.

   一些化學化合物可以透過加熱分解。

5. 使變成[（+into）]
   The interview resolved itself into a pleasant chat.

   會見變成了愉快的閒聊。

vi.

1. 決心，決定[（+on）]
   He resolved on going abroad to study.

   他決定到海外留學。

2. 決議，作出正式決定[Q][（+on/against）]
   The Government resolved on a bold policy.

   政府決定採取大膽的政策。

3. 分解，解體；消退
   This chemical resolves when distilled at a high temperature.

   這種化學品在高溫下蒸餾就會分解。