資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Solve \Solve\ (s[o^]lv), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Solved}
   (s[o^]lvd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Solving}.] [L. solvere, solutum;
   from a prefix so- expressing separation (cf. {Sober}) + luere
   to loosen; cf. OF. soldre, soudre. See {Loose}, and cf.
   {Absolve}.]
   To explain; to resolve; to unfold; to clear up (what is
   obscure or difficult to be understood); to work out to a
   result or conclusion; as, to solve a doubt; to solve
   difficulties; to solve a problem.

         True piety would effectually solve such scruples.
                                                  --South.

         God shall solve the dark decrees of fate. --Tickell.

   Syn: To explain; resolve; unfold; clear up.

資料來源 : WordNet®

solved
     adj : explained or answered; "mysteries solved and unsolved;
           problems resolved and unresolved" [syn: {resolved}]
           [ant: {unsolved}]