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