resolution
Meaning: A firm decision, the act of resolving a problem, or image quality
'Resolution' has several meanings: a firm decision to do something, the act of resolving a problem or dispute, the quality of an image or screen measured in pixels, or a formal statement adopted by a group. In the context of New Year's resolutions, it refers to promises people make to themselves about self-improvement.
Examples
- Her New Year's resolution was to exercise more regularly. 她的新年决心是更规律地锻炼。Su propósito de Año Nuevo fue hacer ejercicio más regularmente.彼女の新年の決意は、もっと定期的に運動することでした。그녀의 새해 결심은 더 규칙적으로 운동하는 것이었습니다.
- The UN Security Council passed a resolution condemning the attack. 联合国安理会通过了谴责这次袭击的决议。El Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU aprobó una resolución condenando el ataque.国連安全保障理事会はその攻撃を非難する決議を採択しました。유엔 안전보장이사회는 그 공격을 규탄하는 결의안을 채택했습니다.
- The camera takes photos at a resolution of 12 megapixels. 这台相机以1200万像素的分辨率拍照。La cámara toma fotos con una resolución de 12 megapíxeles.そのカメラは1200万画素の解像度で写真を撮影します。그 카메라는 1,200만 화소의 해상도로 사진을 촬영합니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'resolutio' meaning 'a loosening' or 'a solving', from 'resolvere' (to loosen, solve). The determination sense developed from the idea of resolving (settling) a question firmly in one's mind.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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