| 释义 |
res·o·lute
I. \ˈrezəˌlüt also -əlˌyü] sometimes -zələ]; usu ]d.+V\ adjective
(sometimes -er/-est)
Etymology: Latin resolutus, past participle of resolvere to resolve
1. obsolete : paid
2. obsolete : decided, positive
3. : having or characterized by a decided purpose : determined, resolved
< stood resolute against the enemy >
< resolute for peace >
also : bold, firm, steady
< a resolute man >
< this resolute purpose >
Synonyms: see faithful
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: in sense 1 from Latin resolutum, neuter of resolutus, past participle of resolvere to resolve, pay; in sense 2 from resolute (I)
1. obsolete : payment
2. : one who is resolute or daring
III. \ˈrezəˌlü] also -əlˌyü]\ intransitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: back-formation from resolution
: to draw up, pass, or express a resolution |