| 词组 | solution |
| 释义 | solution /səˈluːʃən/ noun 1. a way of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situationadjectives/nouns + solutiona good/effective solution I hope someone can think of a good solution. | The government has failed to come up with an effective solution.the best/perfect/ideal solution Locking people in prison is not necessarily the ideal solution.a satisfactory solution (=good enough) We will not rest until a satisfactory solution is found.a neat solution (=simple and clever) This sounded like a neat solution to the problem.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 simple/easy solution There is no easy solution to the problem.a quick solution We need to find a quick solution.a practical/workable solution (=one that is really possible) They’ve had to find practical solutions to practical problems.a long-term solution (=that will be effective for a long time) A long-term solution to the problem will not be possible until that conflict is resolved.a quick-fix solution (=that solves a problem for a short time only) He has accused the government of looking for quick-fix solutions.a peaceful solution (=one that does not involve fighting) Everyone is hoping for a peaceful solution to the crisis.a compromise solution (=in which each side has to accept a little less than what they wanted) They will never agree to any compromise solution.verbscome up with/find 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 employment problems.suggest a solution Can anyone suggest a solution?put forward a solution (=suggest one) The chairman put forward a possible solution.have a solution Every problem has a solution.prepositionsa solution to sth There is no simple solution to this problem.a solution for sth Nature has a solution for everything.2. a liquid in which a solid or gas has been mixedadjectives/nouns + solutiona weak/dilute solution (=containing a small percentage of a solid or gas) Use only a very weak solution.a strong/concentrated solution (=containing a high percentage of a solid or gas) Drop the egg shells into a strong solution of water and food colouring.a sugar solution The water passes into the sugar solution.a saline solution (=containing salt) They cleaned the wound with a saline solution.verbswater down a solution also dilute a solution formal (=add more water to it) Use drinking water to further dilute the solution.prepositionsa solution of sth Wash the wool in a solution of water and soap.in solution (=mixed in a liquid) These chemicals are in solution in our rivers and streams. |
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