1 to find a way of dealing with a problem or difficult situation 解决(困难或困境):
The government is trying to solve the problem of inflation.政府正设法解决通胀问题。The police have not managed to solve the crime.警方还未能破案。to solve a mystery解开谜团
2 to find the correct answer to a competition, a problem in mathematics, a series of questions, etc 解答(难题或问题):
to solve a puzzle/equation/riddle解决难题;解答方程式;猜出谜语☞noun solution 名词为solution☞adjective soluble 形容词为soluble
solve/sɑlv; sɒlv/v [T]1 to find a way of dealing with a problem [→ solution] 解决: Charlie thinks money will solve all his problems . 查理认为钱会解决他所有的问题。2 to find the correct answer to a problem or the explanation for something that is difficult to understand [→ solution] 解答﹐破解〔难题〕: solve a mystery/crime/case Police are under great pressure to solve the case quickly. 警方受到巨大压力﹐要尽快侦破这个案子。solve an equation/puzzle/riddle 解方程式/解谜
solvesolvesolvessolvedsolvingverb (solves, solving, solved)to find the answer to a question or problem: The police are still trying to solve the crime.