solveto find a solution, explanation, or answer for solve a problem solved the crime 寻求解决方法resolvea : to deal with successfully : clear up resolve doubts resolve a dispute b : to find an answer to c : to make clear or understandable d : to find a mathematical solution of e : to split up (as a vector) into two or more components especially in assigned directionsb的解释和solve差不多，其他的可能含义更多一点。

solve 一般用于解决难题，如solve a problem, solve a riddle, solve an algebra problem。而resolve 是用在解决矛盾，或者是解决大难题，较显示问题的严重性，如resolve a conflict, resolve differences，resolve a crisis。solve 也可用于resolve的句例里。

resolve
vt.
1. 解决,解答;消除(疑惑等)
The letter resolved all our doubts.
这封信消除了我们的一切疑虑。
2. 决心,决定[+to-v][+(that)]
She resolved (that) she would never speak to him again.
她决心不再和他说话。
We resolved to visit Europe at least once a year.
我们决定至少每年访问欧洲一次。
3. 议决,投票表决[+to-v][+(that)]
The Senate resolved to accept the President\'s budget proposals.
参议院通过决议接受总统的预算建议。
4. 使分解;解析;分辨[(+into)]
Some chemical compounds can be resolved by heat.
一些化学化合物可以通过加热分解。
5. 使变成[(+into)]
The interview resolved itself into a pleasant chat.
会见变成了愉快的闲聊。
vi.
1. 决心,决定[(+on)]
He resolved on going abroad to study.
他决定到海外留学。
2. 决议,作出正式决定[Q][(+on/against)]
The Government resolved on a bold policy.
政府决定采取大胆的政策。
3. 分解,解体;消退
This chemical resolves when distilled at a high temperature.
这种化学品在高温下蒸馏就会分解。
n.
1. 决心,决意[C][+to-v]
He made a firm resolve to give up gambling.
他下决心不再赌博。
2. 坚决,刚毅,果断[U]
George Washington was a man of great resolve.
乔治·华盛顿是一个非常刚毅的人


solve
vt.
1. 解决;解释;阐明
With the help of his friends, he finally solved the problem.
在朋友们的帮助下,他终于解决了问题。
2. 解,解答(数学题)
She tried to solve a crossword puzzle.
她试着解答一道纵横字谜。
3. 清偿(债务等)
4. 溶解
vi.
1. 作解答