resolution

解像度

画像や画面が示す細かさ。多くは画素数で表す。

やさしい英語で： The amount of detail in a picture or on a screen, often measured in pixels.

• This screen has a high resolution.
• I reduced the resolution of the photo.
• What resolution does your camera offer?

類義語： definition

よく使う表現： high resolution, low resolution, screen resolution, print resolution

決議

集団が、多くの場合は投票によって下す正式な決定。

やさしい英語で： An official decision made by a group, often by voting.

• The committee passed a resolution.
• Members voted against the proposed resolution.
• The assembly adopted three resolutions yesterday.

使い方： resolution to do something (The council passed a resolution to protect the park.)

類義語： decision, motion

よく使う表現： pass a resolution, adopt a resolution, draft resolution

解決

皆が受け入れられる答えを見つけ、争いや困難を終わらせること。

やさしい英語で： The ending of a disagreement or difficult situation by finding an answer everyone can accept.

• Both sides want a peaceful resolution.
• The talks led to the resolution of their dispute.
• She teaches conflict resolution at a local school.

使い方： resolution of something (They welcomed the resolution of the dispute.); resolution to something (We need a peaceful resolution to this conflict.)

類義語： settlement, solution

よく使う表現： conflict resolution, peaceful resolution, resolution of something

決意、抱負

何かをすると、または行動を変えると自分に固く誓うこと。

やさしい英語で： A firm decision or promise to yourself to do something or change your behavior.

• My resolution is to eat more vegetables.
• She made a resolution to stop smoking.
• Have you kept any of your New Year’s resolutions?

使い方： resolution to do something (My resolution to walk every day lasted a month.)

類義語： resolve, pledge

よく使う表現： make a resolution, keep a resolution, New Year’s resolution

決意、不屈の精神

困難があっても努力を続け、決めたことを貫く強さ。

やさしい英語で： The strength to keep trying or stay with your decision when things are difficult.

• She faced the danger with resolution.
• His resolution never weakened during the long journey.
• They admired her quiet resolution in difficult times.

類義語： determination, resolve, firmness

反対語： indecision

よく使う表現： firm resolution, unwavering resolution, with resolution