resolution

• n. [目的]解決; 決着; 決定.

resolute（断固とした、断固とした）から。後に光学機器の解像度を指すようになったが、これは原語の意味、すなわち分離することから。

resolution (n.)

late 14c., "a breaking into parts," from Old French resolution (14c.) or directly from Latin resolutionem (nominative resolutio) "process of reducing things into simpler forms," from past participle stem of resolvere "loosen" (see resolve). Sense of "a solving" (as of mathematical problems) first recorded 1540s, as is that of "power of holding firmly" (compare resolute). Sense of "decision or expression of a meeting" is from c. 1600. Meaning "effect of an optical instrument" is from 1860. New Year's resolutions in reference to a specific intention to better oneself is at least from 1780s, and through 19c. generally of a pious nature.

1. "I think I'll try a hypnotist," I said with sudden resolution .

「催眠師を探してみます」と私は突然断固として言った。

2.The Estonian parliament has passed a resolution declaring the republic fully independent.

エストニア議会は、共和国の完全な独立を宣言する決議を採択した。

3.Today 's Security Council resolution will be a significant success for American diplomacy.今日の安保理決議は、米国外交にとって大きな成功である。

4.She made a New Year 's resolution to get fit.

彼女の新年の決意は、体を健やかに保つことだ。

5.The resolution stopped short of an outright declaration of independence.

この決議は、ほぼ公開された独立宣言となっている。