resolve

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to make a very strong and firm decision to do something.

v. to make a firm decision or formal expression of intent. Often followed by a 'to' infinitive or a 'that' clause.

日本語:決意する※

Español:resolver

“After the long holiday, she resolved to exercise every morning.”

“The committee resolved that the project should proceed immediately despite the projected increase in material costs.”

C1 · Advanced Science Technical

v. to break something down into its smaller, basic parts.

v. to separate or break down a complex substance, idea, or image into its constituent parts or elements.

日本語:分解する※

“The prism resolved the white light into the colors of the rainbow.”

“The chemical process is designed to resolve the compound into its individual enantiomers for further pharmaceutical testing.”

C1 · Advanced Computing Technical

v. to show the individual parts of an image clearly, like on a screen or through a lens.

v. to render visible or distinguishable the individual parts of an image or signal.

“The new telescope can resolve distant stars that look like a single point of light.”

“The software must resolve the hostname to an IP address before the connection can be established.”

C2 · Proficiency Music Technical

v. to move from a tense or clashing sound to a relaxing, pleasant one.

v. to cause a chord or melody to move from a state of dissonance to consonance.

“The song sounds beautiful when the final tense note resolves to the main key.”

“The composer uses a series of suspended chords that eventually resolve into a triumphant major triad.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. strong determination to do something even when it is difficult.

n. firmness of purpose or intent; unyielding determination. Uncountable in this sense.

“The difficult climb tested his resolve to reach the top of the mountain.”

“The recent setbacks have only strengthened the government's resolve to push forward with the economic reforms.”