1 [C] a solution (to sth) a way of solving a problem, dealing with a difficult situation, etc 解答或解决方法:
a solution to the problem of unemployment解决失业问题的方法
2 [C] the solution (to sth) the answer (to a game, competition etc) (游戏、比赛等的)答案:
The solution to the quiz will be published next week.测验的答案将在下星期公布。
3 [C,U] (a) liquid in which sth solid has been dissolved 溶液:
saline solution盐溶液
4 [U] the process of dissolving a solid or gas in a liquid (固体或气体在液体中的)溶解(作用):
the solution of glucose in water葡萄糖在水中的溶解作用☞picture at erode 见erode插图
solution/səˋluʃən; səˈluːʃ$n/n [C]1 a way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation [ answer ; → solve] 〔问题﹑难题的〕解决办法: +to the perfect solution to all our problems 能解决我们所有问题的完美办法It was the ideal solution . 那是个理想的解决办法。The only solution was to move into a quieter apartment. 唯一的解决办法就是搬到一套比较安静的公寓去。2 the correct answer to a question [→ solve] 〔问题的〕答案﹐解答: The solution to the puzzle is on page 14. 谜底在第 14 页。3 a liquid in which a solid or a gas has been DISSOLVED 溶液: a weak sugar solution 淡淡的糖溶液