| 单词 | solution |
| 释义 | solutionsolution /səˈluʃən/ ●●● S3 W2 noun 1[countable] a way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation: The easiest solution is not always the best one.solution to/for There is no simple solution to the problem of unemployment. We’re trying to find a solution that both sides can support. The problem needs a long-term solution, not a quick fix that serves the politicians’ needs (=one that is effective for a long time).THESAURUSanswer – a successful way of dealing with a problem: Some people believe that the answer to the problem of rising crime is to build more prisons.cure – a way of completely getting rid of a problem, especially one that affects many people in society: The only cure for unemployment is to make it easier for companies to invest and create new jobs.remedy – a possible way of dealing with a problem: A number of remedies have been suggested, but so far none has shown itself to be effective.cure-all (also panacea formal) – something that people think will solve all their problems: At one time, nuclear energy was seen as a panacea for all our energy problems.2[countable] math the correct answer to a question or problem, for example on a test or in a piece of schoolwork: solution to The solution to last week’s puzzle is on page 12.3[countable] math, algebra any number or value that makes an equation true4[countable, uncountable] science, chemistry a mixture of two or more substances, especially a solid and a liquid, in which the molecules of both substances have completely combined together SYN homogenous mixture: I clean my contacts with saline solution.solution of Vinegar is a weak solution of acetic acid.► see thesaurus at mixtureCOLLOCATIONSverbsfind/develop a solution (also come up with a solution) We are working together to find the best solution we can.look for a solution (also seek a solution formal) The company is still seeking a solution to its financial problems.provide/offer a solution I don’t think that tourism will provide a long-term solution to rural employment problems.suggest/propose a solution (also put forward a solution) The chairman put forward a possible solution.implement a solution (=make it happen) We have to implement a solution before the problem becomes a crisis.the solution lies in something/doing something The solution lies in hiring well-trained teachers and paying them what they are worth.adjectivesa good solution A good solution is to harvest the crop early in September.the best/perfect/ideal solution (also the optimal solution formal) Locking people in prison is not necessarily the ideal solution.an effective solution The government has failed to come up with an effective solution.a simple/easy solution There is no easy solution to this problem.the obvious solution The obvious solution is to sleep while the baby sleeps, but that is not always easy.a practical/workable/viable solution (=one that is really possible) They’ve had to find practical solutions to difficult problems.a satisfactory solution (=good enough) We will not rest until a satisfactory solution is found.the only solution The only solution is to greatly reduce our use of water.the real solution (=the only good solution) The real solution to the waste problem is to produce much less waste.a possible solution There are three possible solutions to this problem.an alternative solution We need to look for alternative solutions.a quick/speedy solution We need to find a quick solution.a sensible/realistic solution (=one that will work) For us, the sensible solution was to each work part-time while the children were little.a long-term solution (=one that will be effective for a long time) A long-term solution to the problem will not be possible until the conflict is resolved.a short-term solution (also a quick-fix solution informal) (=one that solves a problem for a short time only) He has accused the administration of looking for quick-fix solutions.a peaceful/political/diplomatic solution (=one that does not involve fighting) We will continue to work strenuously for a political solution that is acceptable to all parties. |
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