1 [C] a solution (to sth) a way of solving a problem, dealing with a difficult situation, etc 解答或解决方法: a solution to the problem of unemployment 解决失业问题的方法

2 [C] the solution (to sth) the answer (to a game, competition etc) （游戏、比赛等的）答案: The solution to the quiz will be published next week. 测验的答案将在下星期公布。

3 [C,U] (a) liquid in which sth solid has been dissolved 溶液: saline solution 盐溶液

4 [U] the process of dissolving a solid or gas in a liquid （固体或气体在液体中的）溶解（作用）: the solution of glucose in water 葡萄糖在水中的溶解作用 ☞picture at erode 见erode插图