resolution

来自 resolute,有决心的，坚决的。后用于指光学仪器的分辨率，来自该词的本义，即分开。

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.

“我会找催眠师试试，”我突然坚决地说。

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

爱沙尼亚议会已经通过了宣布共和国完全独立的决议。

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

今天的安理会决议对于美国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.

她的新年决心是要保持身材健美。

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

这项决议几乎成为公开的独立宣言。

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