resolution

• n. [物] 分辨率；決議；解決；決心

來自 resolute,有決心的，堅決的。後用於指光學儀器的分辨率，來自該詞的本義，即分開。

resolution (n.)

late 14c., "a breaking into parts," from Old French resolution (14c.) or directly from Latin resolutionem (nominative resolutio) "process of reducing things into simpler forms," from past participle stem of resolvere "loosen" (see resolve). Sense of "a solving" (as of mathematical problems) first recorded 1540s, as is that of "power of holding firmly" (compare resolute). Sense of "decision or expression of a meeting" is from c. 1600. Meaning "effect of an optical instrument" is from 1860. New Year's resolutions in reference to a specific intention to better oneself is at least from 1780s, and through 19c. generally of a pious nature.

1. "I think I'll try a hypnotist," I said with sudden resolution.

“我會找催眠師試試，”我突然堅決地說。

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2. The Estonian parliament has passed a resolution declaring the republic fully independent.

愛沙尼亞議會已經通過了宣布共和國完全獨立的決議。

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3. Today's Security Council resolution will be a significant success for American diplomacy.

今天的安理會決議對於美國外交而言是一次重大的成功。

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4. She made a New Year's resolution to get fit.

她的新年決心是要保持身材健美。

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5. The resolution stopped short of an outright declaration of independence.

這項決議幾乎成為公開的獨立宣言。

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