resolve verb ⇨resolve (resolve a problem)⇨decide (resolve to do sth)resolve noun ⇨determination
resolve
verb
➡ See also the entry for ⇨ solve1另见solve条第1义resolve ♦︎ settle ♦︎ repair ♦︎ mend ♦︎ patch sth upThese words all mean to put an end to a disagreement, find a solution to a problem or improve a bad relationship.这些词均表示消除分歧、解决问题或改善关系。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to settle / patch up sth with sb◆to resolve / settle / mend / patch up your differences◆to resolve / settle a / an dispute / argument / crisis / matter / issue◆to resolve / mend matters◆to repair / mend / patch up a rift / the damage / relations◆to mend / patch up a relationship / marriage■resolve /rɪˈzɒlv; NAmErɪˈzɑːlv/ [transitive] (ratherformal) to find a satisfactory solution to a problem or argument解决（问题或争论）◆Where can ordinary people get help with resolving family problems?普通人在哪儿能得到解决家庭问题的帮助？◆The matter has never really been satisfactorily resolved.这个问题从未真正圆满解决。 see also resolution ⇨ solution■settle [transitive, intransitive] to put an end to an argument or disagreement结束（争论、争端等）；解决（分歧、纠纷等）◆Talks will be held in an attempt to settle the dispute.将举行会谈以解决纠纷。◆I want this thing settled.我希望解决此事。◆The company agreed to settle out of court(= come to an agreement without going to court).那家公司同意庭外和解。 see also settlement ⇨ agreement1■repair [transitive] to say or do sth in order to improve a bad situation or relationship补救，纠正，弥补（恶劣情况或关系）◆They moved quickly to repair relations between themselves and the US.他们迅速行动起来，修复与美国的关系。◆It was too late to repair the damage done to the relationship.修复受到损害的关系为时已晚。■mend [transitive] to find a solution to a disagreement or improve a bad situation or relationship弥合（分歧）；改善（恶劣情况或关系）◆They met in an attempt to mend their differences.他们见面会谈，试图消除分歧。◆Is it too late to mend fences with your ex-wife(= settle your disagreement with her)?你想和前妻消除隔阂是不是太晚了？■ˌpatch sth ˈup
phrasal verb
(ratherinformal) to stop quarrelling with sb and become friends again和好；讲和◆Have you managed to patch things up with him?你有没有和他重归于好？
decide
verb
decide ♦︎ choose ♦︎ determine ♦︎ make up your mind ♦︎ elect ♦︎ resolveThese words all mean to think carefully about what to do and make a choice from the possibilities that are available to you.这些词均表示在仔细思考、权衡之后作出选择。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to decide / determine / resolve on sth◆to decide / choose / determine / make up your mind / elect / resolve to do sth◆to decide / determine / resolve that...◆to decide / choose / make up your mind whether / what / how...◆to be free to decide / choose / determine◆to be difficult to decide / make your mind up◆to eventually / consciously decide / choose / resolve◆to finally decide / make up your mind / resolve■decide [intransitive, transitive] to think carefully about the different possibilities that are available to you and then make a choice or judgement about what to do作出抉择；决定；选定◆It's up to you to decide.这事由你来决定吧。◆They decided against taking legal action.他们决定不提起诉讼。◆We've decided not to go away after all.我们最终还是决定不离开。◆I can't decide what to do.我拿不定主意该做什么。◆I can't tell you what to do－you'll have to decide for yourself.我不能告诉你该做什么，你得自己决定。◆It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software.学校要购买新软件，这事已经定了。◆We might be hiring new people but nothing has been decided yet.我们也许会雇些新人，不过现在什么都还没定下来。 see also decide ⇨ choose, undecided ⇨ unsure▸decision
noun
[countable, uncountable] ◆to make a decision(= to decide)作出决定 (BrE) ◆to take a decision作出决定◆We need a decision on this by next week.下周之前这个问题我们得有个决定。◆We finally reached a decision(= decided after some difficulty).我们终于作出了决定。◆a big(= important) decision一项重大决定◆The moment of decision had arrived.抉择的时刻到了。■choose(chose, chosen) [intransitive] to prefer or decide to do sth or behave in a particular way, after thinking about the different possibilities that are available（考虑过各种可能的情况后）选择，宁愿◆Employees can retire at 60 if they choose.雇员可以选择在60岁退休。◆Many people choose not to marry.许多人宁愿不结婚。 see also choice ⇨ option■determine [transitive, intransitive] (formal) to officially decide and/or arrange sth; to make a firm decision to do sth确定；裁决；安排；下定决心（做某事）◆A date for the meeting has yet to be determined.会议日期尚待确定。◆As she walked home, she determined to speak to her boss the next day.走路回家时，她打定主意第二天找老板谈谈。◆The government determined on a change of policy.政府决定改变政策。 see also determined ⇨ determined1■make up your ˈmind ( make your ˈmind up)
idiom
to make a firm decision about sth, especially after a period of thinking carefully about it作出决定，下定决心（尤指经过一段时间的仔细考虑之后）◆I couldn't make up my mind about the new job.关于这份新工作我还没能决定好。◆He had clearly made up his mind to leave.他显然已经决定要离开了。◆You'll never persuade him to stay－his mind's made up.你根本无法劝他留下来－他主意已定。■elect [transitive] (usually used in the phrase elect to do sth通常用于短语elect to do sth) (formal) to choose to do sth, especially rather than being told or forced to do it（尤指自愿）选择，决定（做某事）◆Increasing numbers of people elect to work from home nowadays.现在越来越多人选择在家工作。■resolve [intransitive] (ratherformal, written) to make a firm decision to do sth; to reach a decision in a meeting, etc. by means of a formal vote下定决心；决定；表决；作出决议◆We had resolved on making an early start.我们已经决定早点动身。◆She resolved that she would never see him again.她决心再也不见他了。◆The Supreme Council resolved to resume control over the press.最高委员会作出决议恢复对新闻机构的控制。▸resolution
noun
[countable] ◆She made a resolution to visit her relatives more often.她决定要多走走亲戚。◆The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution calling for a halt to hostilities.联合国安理会一致通过决议，呼吁各方停止对抗。
determination
noun
determination ♦︎ persistence ♦︎ resolve ♦︎ spirit ♦︎ purpose ♦︎ tenacity ♦︎ perseveranceThese are all words for personal qualities that help you to continue doing sth that is difficult or unpleasant.这些词均表示决心、毅力、勇气。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆determination / resolve to do sth◆great determination / persistence / resolve / spirit / purpose / tenacity / perseverance◆sheer / dogged determination / persistence / perseverance◆to show (your) determination / persistence / resolve / spirit / tenacity◆to have determination / persistence / spirit / purpose / tenacity / perseverance■determination [uncountable] (oftenapproving) the quality that makes you continue trying to do sth even when this is difficult决心；坚毅；坚定◆The key to his success was his dogged determination to see things through.他成功的关键在于他有坚持到底的顽强决心。◆She fought the illness with courage and determination.她勇敢顽强地与疾病作斗争。■persistence / /pəˈsɪstəns; NAmEpərˈsɪstəns/ [uncountable] the fact of continuing to try to do sth in spite of difficulties, especially when other people are against you and think that you are being annoying or unreasonable执著，锲而不舍（尤指遭到他人反对和误解时）◆His persistence was finally rewarded when the insurance company agreed to pay for the damage.保险公司答应赔偿损失，他的坚持不懈终于得到了回报。◆It was her sheer persistence that wore them down in the end.最终把他们拖垮的是她的不屈不挠。 see also persist ⇨ persist■resolve /rɪˈzɒlv; NAmErɪˈzɑːlv/ [uncountable] (formal, oftenapproving) strong determination to do sth that you believe to be right决心；坚定信念◆The difficulties in her way merely strengthened her resolve.她所遇到的困难只是让她决心更加坚定。◆He did not weaken in his resolve.他的决心并没有动摇。■spirit [uncountable] (approving) a personal quality that is a combination of courage, determination and energy勇气；志气；意志◆Show a little fighting spirit.拿出一点斗志来。◆Although the team lost, they played with tremendous spirit.虽然该队输了，可队员都表现得极为勇猛。◆They took away his freedom and broke his spirit.他们剥夺了他的自由，摧垮了他的意志。 see also spirited ⇨ lively■purpose [uncountable] (ratherformal) the ability to plan sth and work successfully to achieve it意志；毅力；决心◆He has enormous confidence and strength of purpose.他信心十足，意志坚强。■tenacity /təˈnæsəti/ / [uncountable] (ratherformal, written) the determination to continue trying to do sth顽强意志◆They competed with skill and tenacity.他们竞争靠的是技术和顽强意志。NOTE辨析 Determination or tenacity?Determination has a wider range of meaning than tenacity. People often show determination in the face of difficulty, danger or suffering; it is often spoken of in the phrase courage and determination. People show tenacity in less important or serious situations, that do not need courage, but do require people to keep trying if they are to succeed. * determination含义比tenacity宽泛。determination指面对困难、危险或苦难时表现出的坚忍不拔，常用于短语courage and determination中；tenacity指在相对不那么重要或严重的情况下表现出的意志，这些情况可以不需要勇气，但得不停地尝试以达到成功。■perseverance /ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərəns; NAmEˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrəns/ [uncountable] (ratherformal, approving) the fact of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim in spite of failure or difficulties毅力；韧性；不屈不挠的精神◆They showed great perseverance in the face of difficulty.他们面对困难表现出坚强的毅力。 see also persevere ⇨ persistNOTE辨析 Persistence or perseverance?People show perseverance in the face of difficult circumstances, usually created by situations outside anyone's control, such as illness, bad economic conditions, or just bad luck. Persistence is necessary when other people create difficulties, either by refusing to help or by actively trying to stop you. * perseverance指面对困难不屈不挠，尤其是面对人力无法控制的境况，如疾病、经济不景气或运气不佳等。persistence则指面对他人造成的困难，如他人拒绝帮助或竭力阻止的情况下仍然坚持不懈。