solve与resolve这两个动词均含“解决”之意。
solve : 普通用词,含义广,指为有一定难度的问题找到满意的解法或答复。
- Google’s machine is a special-purpose device that was designed to solve a contrived problem with few practical uses.
谷歌的这台机器是一种专用设备,旨在解决一项人为设计的问题,没有多少实际用途。
——《经济学人》
resolve : 主要指对问题或情况进行细微的分析或思索,以得出结论或解决途径。
- to resolve an issue/a dispute/a conflict/a crisis
解决问题 / 争端 / 冲突 / 危机 - Both sides met in order to try to resolve their differences.
双方会晤以努力解决分歧。 - We must find a way to resolve these problems before it's too late.
我们必须及时找到解决这些问题的方法。