resolve something into something
resolve
noun[ U ]
 formaluk /rɪˈzɒlv/ us /rɪˈzɑːlv/
C2
strong determination: 决心；坚定的信念
weaken/strengthen/test someone's resolveI faced many challenges that week which all served to weaken/strengthen/test my resolve.

Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples

the ability to keep doing something difficult
perseveranceA years-long political scandal broke last week thanks to the dogged perseverance of local reporters.
determinationAfter years of hard work and determination, she was finally promoted to CEO.
persistenceHe was known for his persistence in the pursuit of justice.
stick-to-it-ivenessUS This type of work requires a long-term commitment and a lot of stick-to-it-iveness.
single-mindednessHer single-mindedness helped her win six US Open singles titles.
doggednessTheir sheer doggedness and ambition helped them ignore criticism and carry on.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Strength of will and determination
aggressiveness
bitter
bloody-mindedness
bull
bull something through
character-building
fibre
insusceptible
intransigence
inveteracy
mettle
militancy
resolution
sharp
sharp elbowsidiom
sharpen
sharpen (something) up
sharpen your elbowsidiom
single-mindedness
stamina

resolve | American Dictionary

resolve
verb
us/rɪˈzɑlv, -ˈzɔlv/

resolveverb (SOLVE)

[ T ]
to solve or end a problem or difficulty:
The couple resolved their differences.

resolveverb (DECIDE)

to make a determined decision:
[ + that clause ]They resolved that they would never argue over money.
[ + to infinitive ]I resolved to run a mile a day.
resolve
noun[ U ]
us/rɪˈzɑlv, -ˈzɔlv/

resolvenoun[U] (DECISION)

strong determination:
The experience increased her resolve to change careers.

resolve | Business English

resolve
verb[ T ]
uk /rɪˈzɒlv/us
to solve or end a problem or disagreement:
resolve a dispute/problem/conflictLawyers could not resolve the dispute.
resolve differencesLegislators are meeting this week to resolve differences in versions of the budget.
formal
to make a decision formally or with determination:
resolve to do sthThey resolved to build a business for themselves.
resolve thatHe resolved that total expenditure will rise 3.3% in real terms in the next year.
resolve
noun[ U ]
uk /rɪˈzɒlv/us
strong determination:
weaken/strengthen sb's resolveSuccessful people use setbacks as an opportunity to strengthen their resolve.
test sb's resolveThe last three years have tested our resolve.

Examples of resolve

resolve
We are going to focus on resolving the issue.
If so, disputes over end-of-life treatments could be resolved without requiring hospitals to go to court.
Archaeologists, even modern-world archaeologists, are a long way from resolving such questions.
Similarly, the need to include buildings of different kinds and shapes for plant and services added problems that were never resolved.
Discrepancies in the transcription were resolved by consensus.
The question as to why governments do not eradicate all misdemeanors by imposing draconian penalties is yet to be resolved.
Her depression resolved after a year, and she was entered into a special school for children with emotional disturbance.
Where expert views are not resolved, assumptions, uncertainties, and risks should be clearly presented.
Disputes over the amount of compensation, cash or trade liberalization, can be resolved if necessary through arbitration.
Analytically speaking, there is a host of problems that demand to be resolved prior to starting up.
Children with good executive function skills are diligent, well organized, disciplined in completing tasks, and strategic in their approach to resolving problems.
Exact agreement was 83%; disagreements were resolved by conferencing.
Transcripts that were difficult to score were reviewed by both coders and resolved by conference.
Disagreements were resolved in favor of the primary coder.
Ventilation was required for four days after the operation, after which the pulmonary edema had resolved.
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