solution
n
1 [U, C] ~ (to sth) (action or way of finding an) answer to a problem, question, difficulty, etc 解决; 解答; 解释; 答案; 解决方法
problems that defy solution, ie cannot be solved 无法解决的问题
the solution to a crossword puzzle 纵横填字谜的谜底
She can find no solution to her financial troubles. 她经济困难无法克服.
Resorting to violence is not the best solution to an argument. 使用武力不是解决争执的上策.
2 [C, U] liquid in which sth is dissolved; state of being dissolved 溶液; 溶解状态
a solution of salt in water 盐的水溶液
salt in solution 溶解状态的盐.
3 [U] process of dissolving a solid or a gas in liquid 溶解过程
the solution of sugar in tea 糖在茶中的溶解.
maten. (工人间的)伙伴,同事,老兄,老弟〔工人,水手间的亲密称呼〕;配偶〔男女任何一方〕,动物之偶(尤指鸟类),(一对中的)一只,配对物;[医学](军医等的)助手;[航海](商船的)大副,驾驶员;
vt.& vi. (使)成为配偶;(使)交配;(一对动物或鸟)交配;交尾(~ with sth);