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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
resolution
reso·lution AW [resolution resolutions] BrE [ˌrezəˈluːʃn] NAmE [ˌrezəˈluːʃn] noun 1. countable a formal statement of an opinion agreed on by a committee or a council, especially by means of a vote •to pass/adopt/carry a resolution •The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution calling for a halt to hostilities. 2. uncountable, singular the act of solving or settling a problem, disagreement, etc. Syn: ↑settlement •The government is pressing for an early resolution of the dispute. 3. uncountable the quality of being ↑resolute or determined Syn: ↑resolve •The reforms owe a great deal to the resolution of one man. •Her resolution never faltered. 4. countable ~ (to do sth) a firm decision to do or not to do sth •She made a resolution to visit her relatives more often. •Have you made any New Year's resolutions (= for example, to give up smoking from 1 January)? 5. uncountable, singular the power of a computer screen, printer, etc. to give a clear image, depending on the size of the dots that make up the image •high-resolution graphics Word Origin: late Middle English: from Latin resolutio(n-), from resolvere ‘loosen, release’, from re- (expressing intensive force) + solvere ‘loosen’. Example Bank: •Hopes of a peaceful resolution to the conflict were fading. •I made a New Year resolution to give up smoking. •She showed great resolution in her dealings with management. •The General Assembly rejected the resolution on the subject of arms control. •The assembly adopted a resolution approving the plan. •The government is pressing for an early resolution of the hostage crisis. •The legislature has approved a resolution calling for the removal of such advertising. •The resolution called for the resumption of negotiations. •The resolution was carried unanimously. •a joint US-British resolution •a monitor capable of a 1 024 by 768 pixel resolution •a resolution condemning the invasion •a resolution declaring independence •methods of conflict resolution •the likelihood of achieving a satisfactory resolution to the problem •the non-violent resolution of conflict •weapons banned under Resolution 687 •Have you made any New Year's resolutions? •She has worked in the field of conflict resolution and mediation for many years.
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