How do you use "solve a problem" in a sentence?

We need to solve this problem before it gets worse. She solved the problem by changing the approach. Solving problems creatively is a valuable skill.

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Q: What does "solve a problem" mean?

To find a solution or answer to a difficulty We say 'solve a problem' not 'answer a problem' or 'resolve a problem' in everyday speech (though 'resolve' is used in formal contexts). 'Solve' is the natural partner for 'problem'.

Collocation BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: To find a solution or answer to a difficulty

找到困难的解决方案或答案

Encontrar una solución o respuesta a una dificultad

困難に対する解決策や答えを見つけること

어려움에 대한 해결책이나 답을 찾는 것

We say 'solve a problem' not 'answer a problem' or 'resolve a problem' in everyday speech (though 'resolve' is used in formal contexts). 'Solve' is the natural partner for 'problem'.

在日常用语中我们说'solve a problem'而不是'answer a problem'或'resolve a problem'（虽然'resolve'用于正式场合）。'Solve'是与'problem'的自然搭配。

Decimos 'solve a problem' y no 'answer a problem' ni 'resolve a problem' en el habla cotidiana (aunque 'resolve' se usa en contextos formales). 'Solve' es el compañero natural de 'problem'.

日常会話では「solve a problem」と言い、「answer a problem」や「resolve a problem」とは言いません（ただし「resolve」はフォーマルな場面で使われます）。「solve」は「problem」と自然に組み合わさる語です。

일상 대화에서는 'solve a problem'이라고 하며 'answer a problem'이나 'resolve a problem'이라고 하지 않습니다(단, 'resolve'는 격식체에서 사용됨). 'solve'가 'problem'과 가장 자연스럽게 어울리는 동사입니다.

Examples

We need to solve this problem before it gets worse.
我们需要在问题恶化之前解决它。
Tenemos que resolver este problema antes de que empeore.
問題が悪化する前に解決する必要があります。
문제가 악화되기 전에 해결해야 합니다.
She solved the problem by changing the approach.
她通过改变方法解决了问题。
Ella resolvió el problema cambiando el enfoque.
彼女はアプローチを変えて問題を解決しました。
그녀는 접근 방식을 바꿔서 문제를 해결했습니다.
Solving problems creatively is a valuable skill.
创造性地解决问题是一项宝贵的技能。
Resolver problemas de forma creativa es una habilidad valiosa.
問題を創造的に解決することは貴重なスキルです。
문제를 창의적으로 해결하는 것은 귀중한 능력입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: work, general, academic

Tone: practical

✓ Do Say

Let us solve this problem together.
让我们一起解决这个问题吧。
Resolvamos este problema juntos.
一緒にこの問題を解決しましょう。
함께 이 문제를 해결합시다.
She solved the problem quickly.
她很快就解决了问题。
Ella resolvió el problema rápidamente.
彼女は素早く問題を解決しました。
그녀는 문제를 빠르게 해결했습니다.

✗ Don't Say

Let us answer this problem together. (use 'solve' not 'answer' with problems)
Let us answer this problem together.（用'solve'而不是'answer'来搭配problems）
Let us answer this problem together. (se usa 'solve' y no 'answer' con problems)
Let us answer this problem together.（problemsには'answer'ではなく'solve'を使います）
함께 이 문제를 answer합시다. (problem에는 'answer'가 아닌 'solve'를 사용)
Let us fix this problem together. (use 'solve' not 'fix' for intellectual problems)
Let us fix this problem together.（对于智力性问题用'solve'而不是'fix'）
Let us fix this problem together. (se usa 'solve' y no 'fix' para problemas intelectuales)
Let us fix this problem together.（知的な問題には'fix'ではなく'solve'を使います）
함께 이 문제를 fix합시다. (지적인 문제에는 'fix'가 아닌 'solve'를 사용)

Origin & History

Natural English collocation — 'solve' has been the standard verb used with 'problem' since the 15th century.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal