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 solve /ˈsɑlv, ˈsɔlv/
 (v.)求解(vt.)解決,付給,溶解

 Solve v. t. [imp. & p. p. Solved p. pr. & vb. n. Solving.]  To explain; to resolve; to unfold; to clear up (what is obscure or difficult to be understood); to work out to a result or conclusion; as, to solve a doubt; to solve difficulties; to solve a problem.
    True piety would effectually solve such scruples.   --South.
    God shall solve the dark decrees of fate.   --Tickell.
 Syn: -- To explain; resolve; unfold; clear up.

 Solve, n. A solution; an explanation. [Obs.]
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 solve
      v 1: find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand
           the meaning of; "did you solve the problem?"; "Work out
           your problems with the boss"; "this unpleasant situation
           isn't going to work itself out"; "did you get it?"; "Did
           you get my meaning?"; "He could not work the math
           problem" [syn: work out, figure out, puzzle out, lick,
            work]
      2: find the solution; "solve an equation"; "solve for x" [syn:
         resolve]
      3: settle, as of a debt; "clear a debt"; "solve an old debt"
         [syn: clear]