2020-12-29
ศัพท์ น่าสับสน ชุด R – Resolution – motion
แนะนำการใช้ ตามที่ส่วนใหญ่ใช้ แต่ละท้องถิ่น
ความหมาย อาจผันแปร ตาม ตำแหน่ง/หน้าที่ ในประโยค
Dictionary.com
ออกเสียง Resolution = ‘rez-uh-LOO-shuhn’
ออกเสียง motion = ‘MOH-shuhn’
Farlex Trivia Dictionary
resolution
- From Latin resolutio-/resolution, from resolvere,
meaning "to loosen or dissolve again,"
which was the original meaning.
See also related terms for loosen.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms.
US Department of Defense 2005.
resolution
1. A measurement of the smallest detail
that can be distinguished
by a sensor system under specific conditions
2. A formal expression of an official body
such as Congress, the United Nations Security Council,
or North Atlantic Treaty Organization
North Atlantic Committee that may provide the basis
for or set limitson a military operation.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Word History
New Year's Resolutions: A Pretty Old Practice
The habit of breaking them is probably only a couple days younger
What to Know
New Year’s resolutions
have existed since the early 19th century,
and perhaps as far back as the late 17th century.
Not only were people making resolutions 200 years ago,
but they were also breaking them and using them as excuses
for bad behavior before the New Year, much like today.
It’s unclear when exactly we began to pledge to ourselves
that in the coming year we would lose weight, get our finances in order,
or leave behind any one of a number of unsavoryhabits.
Earliest New Year’s Resolution
It would appear that New Year's resolutions
have existed for quite a long time.
A 1671 entry from the diaries of Anne Halkett,
a writer and member of the Scottish gentry,
contains a number of pledges,
typically taken from biblical verses
such as “I will not offend any more”.
Halkett titled this page “Resolutions”,
and wrote them on January 2nd,
which would possibly indicate that the practice was in use at the time,
even if people did not refer to it as a New Year’s resolution.
It was common enough by the beginning of the 19th century
that people would make (and fail to keep) such resolutions
that the habit was satirized.
An article from Walker’s Hibernian Magazine in 1802
states that “the following personages have begun the year with a strong of resolutions, which they all solemnly pledged to keep”,
before enumerating a series of obviously fictitious resolutions
(“Statesmen have resolved to have no other objectin view than the good of their country…
the physicians have determined to follow nature in her operations,
and to prescribe no more than is necessary, and to be very moderate in their fees.”)
Made to Be Broken
Shortly after this the words new year began to appear before resolution.
The full phrase is found in the January 1st issue
of a Boston newspaper from 1813,
in a short article titled “The Friday Lecture”:
And yet, I believe there are multitudes of people,
accustomed to receive injunctions of new year resolutions,
who will sin all the month of December,
with a serious determination of beginning the new year
with new resolutions and new behaviour,
and with the full belief that
they shall thus expiate and wipe away all theirformer faults.
The writing of this unknown author informs us of two things:
we have had New Year’s resolutions for over 200 years,
and people in the early 19th century
—much like those today
—used them as an excuse for misbehavior up to New Year's Eve.
It’s better to find out in December
that a five-mile run is a bit optimistic for your current fitness level,
so you can dial it back and start with two-mile runs in January.
And to make sticking to your New Year’s resolution even easier,
with a few weeks of occasional warm-up jogs,
you won’t be starting from scratch on Jan. 1.
You’ll already have gotten over the worst of the starting period. You might even be beginning to see results.
— Harry Guinness, The New York Times, 2 Dec. 2019
Dictionary.com
How Do I Write New Year’s Resolutions That Stick?
Quick—what were your New Year’s resolutions last year?
If you’re scratching your head, thinking, “Oh, those … ?”, you’re not alone.
As optimistic as we are
when we make all those grand plans for changing our lives for the better,
the fact is those resolutions are easily forgotten shortly after the champagne has lost its fizz.
In fact, according to at least one study, more than 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions have been ditched by the second week in February.
That doesn’t mean New Year’s resolutions aren’t worth making, it just means that … perhaps … most people need to make better resolutions.
Which is why we’re back, doling out some dos and don’ts for writing New Year’s resolutions that stick.
Do get specific with your resolutions
A resolution is defined as “the act of resolving or determining upon
an action, course of action, method, procedure, etc.”
To resolve means “to come to a definite or earnest decision about;
determine (to do something).”
This is all well and good, but resolutions alone
aren’t going to change anything.
It’s the action you take to carry through a resolutionthat really matters.
So, as you’re making your resolutions,
also identify specific strategies to help you keep them.
For example, if your resolution is to save money,
determine ways you can do this,
such as setting up an automatic deposit
made each month to a savings account, or consider an app,
such as Acorns, that automatically deposits
your “spare change” into an investment account.
In general, the more positive actions you create to meet your goals
(and the more you can automate), the easier keeping your resolutions will be.
Don’t keep making the same resolutions
If you’ve vowed for the last five years to lose five pounds,
it may be time for a different resolution.
Tweak the goal a bit and focus on health habits
instead of a number on the scale
—like exercising for at least 30 minutes 3 times a week
or adding more fresh produce to your grocery cart every week.
Also, think beyond the standard money and weight-loss goals
to smaller things that can add joy to your life.
Maybe that means buying some plants to spruce up your place
(and also attempting to keep them alive),
learning to cook one new thing each month,
or learning a new word each day.
There are no rules to restrict your resolutions,
so think big, think small, think off the wall!
Do write down your resolutions
Even if you never show them to anyone else,
the act of writing down your goals makes them more real.
There’s something about seeing them in writing
that often makes people feel more committed
and more inclined to achieve their goals.
In fact, according to one study,
people who write their goals down are 42% more likely to achieve them.
Also, there’s nothing like taking a pen and crossing them right off that page.
Don’t keep your resolutions a secret
Accountability is huge, and sometimes knowing that
your mom, coworker, or BFF may ask you how your resolution is going
can be a huge motivator.
So, share your resolutions with people
you see and talk to frequently
and/or find others with similar goals and help keep each other accountable.
Consider using social media platforms
to share your resolutions and celebrate milestones along the way.
Don’t give up
Too often we take an all-or-nothing approach when it comes to goals.
We use one little slip-up as an excuse to just ditch our resolutions all together, convincing ourselveswe’ll never succeed.
Instead, go easy on yourself.
Realize that one setback doesn’t mean you can’t continue moving forward,
and remember tocelebrate milestones along the way.
Little steps along the way add up to major progress in the end.
Do write your New Year’s resolutions with proper grammar
We can’t end this list without a little grammar lesson too,
especially since the apostrophe gives plenty of people trouble
when it comes to a new year.
(Note: new year is lowercased here with noapostrophe because it’s not a specific year we’re talking about.)
For example, New Year’s resolutions is correct with a lowercase r,
but the D in New Year’s Day is capitalized because it’s a holiday.
Likewise, New Year’s Eve is all capped, but a New Year’s party is not.
You can check this handy New Year’s vs. New Year guide for more on a perfectly punctuated 2020.
The final word on New Year’s resolutions
So, as the new year dawns, start thinking about
the changes you want to make and the thingsyou want to accomplish.
Then take it a step further:
write those resolutions down and commit toseeing them through.
Then, next year, when we ask about your goals,
you’ll be able to proudly tout (and remember) your progress.
Extra credit: unique word resolutions to try this year
Looking for a resolution to make in general?
We’ve got a couple wordie resolutions we’re happy to share
(actually a whole slideshow’s worth).
Maybe one will work for you this year
(if you follow the steps above, of course).
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Choose the Right Synonym for resolution
COURAGE, METTLE, SPIRIT, RESOLUTION, TENACITY
mean mental or moralstrength to resist opposition, danger,
or hardship.
COURAGE implies firmness of mind and will in the face of danger or extreme difficulty. the courage to support unpopular causes
METTLE suggests an ingrained capacity for meeting strain or difficultywith fortitude and resilience. a challenge that will test your mettle
SPIRIT also suggests a quality of temperament enabling one to hold one's own or keep up one's morale when opposed or threatened. her spirit was unbroken by failure
RESOLUTION stresses firm determination to achieve one's ends.
the resolution of pioneer women
TENACITY adds to RESOLUTION implications of stubborn persistence and unwillingness to admit defeat. held to their beliefs with great tenacity
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
'Resolution'
Also among the words of interest this week was resolution,
presumably because some people wished to know
whether our definition provided
any wiggle room in breaking a recently adopted one.
The sense most relevant is likely “something that is resolved”,
although we also have a separate entry for New Year’s resolution,
which is “a promise to do something differently in the new year.”
New Year’s resolution, as a fixed phrase, dates to the early 19th century, although we have textual evidence of people making resolutions at this time of year since the 17th century, which you can read about in greater detail here.
Dictionary.com
SYNONYM STUDY FOR MOTION
Motion, move, movement
refer to change of position in space.
Motion denotes change of position,
either considered apart from, or as a characteristic of,
something that moves;
usually the former, in which case
it is often a somewhat technical or scientificterm: perpetual motion.
The chief uses of move are founded upon the idea of moving a piece,
in chess or a similar game, for winningthe game,
and hence the word denotes any change of position, condition,
or circumstances for the accomplishment of some end:
a shrewd move to win votes.
Movement is always connected with the personor thing moving,
and is usually a definite or particularmotion:
the movements of a dance.
Dictionary of Problem Words and Expression
Resolution & motion
Each of these words means
“a formal expression of opinion,”
“a proposal,”
but motion always refers to a proposal requiring a vote or other action.
A resolution is not necessarily formedor phrased
in a legislative, judicial, or deliberativegathering;
a motion always is:
“Mr. Chairperson, I make a motion that this resolution be adopted.”
