solve

solve — verb

1. to work out a satisfactory way to handle a problem, puzzle, or other difficult m

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

to work out a satisfactory way to handle a problem, puzzle, or other difficult matter.

例句

Élise solved the maths puzzle by writing down each step carefully.

The new map app helped Rania solve the problem of getting lost in the city.

collocation: solve the problem of [something]

同義詞
  • resolve

    more formal than solve; often used for conflicts, disputes, or determined effort

  • figure out

    informal; common in everyday American English, often through trial and error

  • work out

    informal; common in British English; suggests a process of thinking through step by step

  • crack

    informal; used for codes, cases, puzzles that require a breakthrough

反義詞
  • complicate

    to make something harder to understand or solve

  • baffle

    to confuse someone so much that they cannot solve something

文法句型

solve + [problem / mystery / puzzle / equation]

用法筆記

The direct object is typically a problem, puzzle, mystery, crime, or equation — something that requires an answer or explanation. Solve is not used for simple questions in everyday conversation (use answer instead).

常見錯誤

❌She solved the answer to the maths problem.
✅She solved the maths problem.
💡solve acts on the problem itself, not the answer.
❌Can you solve the first question on the test?
✅Can you answer the first question on the test?
💡answer is for test questions; solve is for puzzles, equations, and complex problems.
❌The doctor solved my headache.
✅The doctor cured my headache.
💡solve is not used for medical symptoms.