1、solution

(问题、困难等的)解决办法

Although he has sought to find a peaceful solution, he is facing pressure to use greater military force.

尽管他试图寻求和平解决，但现在却面临使用更多武力的压力。

the ability to sort out simple, effective solutions to practical problems.

找出简单有效的方法解决实际问题的能力

溶液

a warm solution of liquid detergent.

热洗涤剂溶液

Vitamins in solution are more affected than those in solid foods.

溶液里的维生素比固体食物里的维生素受到的影响更大。

2、branch

（企业或组织的）分支机构，分部，分店

The local branch of Bank of America is handling the accounts.

美国银行在当地的分行正在处理这些账目。

National is Britain's leading autocare service with over 400 branches nationwide.

英国轮胎与车辆养护公司是英国最有名的汽车养护企业，在全英国有400多家分店。

(政府或公安机关等的）部门，机构

Senate employees could take their employment grievances to another branch of government.

参议院的雇员可以向别的政府部门申诉工作问题。

He had a fascination for submarines and joined this branch of the service.

他对潜艇非常着迷，因此加入了潜艇部队。