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词汇 settle
释义 settle (noun) settle 5 ENTRIES FOUND: settle (verb) settle (noun) settled (adjective) dust (noun) score (noun) 1 settle /ˈsɛtl̟/ verb settles; settled; settling 1 settle /ˈsɛtl̟/ verb settles; settled; settling Learner's definition of SETTLE 1  : to end (something, such as an argument) by reaching an agreement解决,结束(纠纷) [+ object] They were determined to settle the dispute/argument before going home for the day.他们下定决心要在今天回家前解决分歧/争端。 settle a case/lawsuit了结诉讼 The two sides have settled their differences.双方已解决了他们的分歧。 [no object] He agreed to settle out of court. [=to reach an agreement about a legal case without going to court]他同意庭外和解。 2  [+ object] : to make a final decision about (something) : decide确定;决定 We need to settle this question once and for all.我们要把这个问题一次性彻底解决。 That settles it. I can't take the day off from work, so I'm not going.就这么定了。我那天请不了假,所以我不去了。 — often used as (be) settled常用作(be) settled It's settled then: you pay for dinner and I'll pay for the movie.那就这么定了:吃饭你出钱,看电影我出钱。 3  : to move to a place and make it your home移居;定居 [no object] His grandparents were immigrants from Germany who settled in Pennsylvania.他的祖父母是定居在美国宾夕法尼亚州的德裔移民。 He always thought he'd leave the city and settle in the country.他总是觉得他会离开城市,去乡下定居。 [+ object] the people who settled the West在美国西部定居的人们 — often used as (be) settled常用作(be) settled The region was settled by German immigrants.这个地区居住着德裔移民。 The area was settled in the 18th century.这个地区18世纪就有人居住了。 4  a  always followed by an adverb or preposition : to put or place (someone) in a comfortable position把(某人)安置在舒服的位置 [+ object] He settled the baby into its crib.他把婴儿安放在童床里。 She settled herself behind the wheel and pulled the car out of the driveway.她舒舒服服地坐到驾驶位上,把车开出了私家车道。 [no object] He settled back into his chair.他放松地仰靠在椅子背上。 b  [no object] : to begin to feel comfortable in a new place, job, position, etc.(对…)适应;习惯(于) — + in or into I'm glad to finally be settling in at my new job.终于开始适应我的新工作了,我很开心。 The children are settling into their new school just fine.孩子们能适应他们的新学校了。 5  a  [+ object] : to make (someone or something) quiet or calm使…安静;使…平静 Rocking settled the baby.轻轻摇动使婴孩安静了下来。 She had a drink to settle her nerves.她喝了杯酒,让自己镇静下来。 b  [no object] : to become quiet or calm变安静;变镇静 I'm still waiting for my nerves to settle. [=settle down]我仍在等待我的心情镇定下来。 6  [+ object] : to relieve pain and discomfort in (the stomach)消除(胃部不适) Ginger and peppermint tea are good for settling the/your stomach.姜和薄荷茶都有利于消除胃部不适。 7  [no object] a  : to move slowly downward : to sink gradually(地面)沉降;(车辆等)下陷;(船只)下沉 The foundation of the house has settled a little.这房子的地基有点下陷了。 an area where the ground has settled土地下沉的区域 b  : to go or fall down to a surface飞落;降落;停留 Dust settled on the shelves.架子上积了灰尘。 The cocoa settled to the bottom of the mug.可可都沉到了杯底。 Some of the contents (of the package) may have settled during shipping.(包裹里的)一些东西可能在运输过程中摇密实了。 Fog settles [=collects] in the valley.雾气笼罩着山谷。 — see also the dust settles at 1dust c  : to stop flying, moving, etc., and rest on something停歇;停留 — often + on The birds settled on a branch.鸟儿飞落在树枝上。 His eyes settled on the woman in the red dress. [=his eyes stopped moving and he looked at the woman in the red dress]他的目光停留在那个穿红色连衣裙的女人身上。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 A hush settled on the crowd. = A hush settled over the room. [=everyone in the crowd/room became quiet]人群安静了下来。 Boredom settled on the faces of the students. [=the students began to look bored]学生们的脸上露出了厌倦的神情。 8  : to pay money that is owed还清(欠款);付清(费用);结账 [no object] — often + with or up Before moving he settled with the utility company.搬家之前,他结清了与公用事业公司的费用。 We can settle up later.我们可以日后结算。 [+ object] We settled the bill.我们把账结了。 When do you intend to settle your account? [=pay what you owe]你打算什么时候结账? 9  [+ object] a  : to arrange who will be given control or ownership of (a property, business, etc.)分配(财产) She had to settle her aunt's estate after her death.她只得在姑姑去世后将其遗产分了。 b  : to put (something) in order so that nothing else needs to be done安排;料理 He settled his affairs before entering the army.参军之前,他把自己的事情都安排好了。 settle a/the score — see 1score settle down [phrasal verb] 1  a  : to become quiet, calm, or orderly安静下来;平静下来 Settle down, children.孩子们,静一静。 When things settle down here, I'll come for a visit.等这里的事情处理好,我会前去拜访。 b  settle (someone or something) down or settle down (someone or something) : to make (someone or something) quiet, calm, or orderly使…安静下来 He managed to settle the dog down long enough to give her the medicine.他设法让狗平静的时间长一点,好给她喂药。 2  : to begin to live a quiet and steady life by getting a regular job, getting married, etc.定居;过安定的生活 They swore they would never settle down and get married.他们发誓决不会安定下来,也不会结婚。 3  : to put yourself into a comfortable position使自己处于舒服的姿势 She settled down on the bed.她舒舒服服地躺在了床上。 He settled down for the night.他落脚过夜了。 4  : to become quiet and begin giving your attention to something定下心来;专注于 They quickly settled down to their work.他们很快定下心来做自己的工作。 settle for [phrasal verb] settle for (something) : to be happy or satisfied with (something) : to accept (something)对…感到满意;接受某事 Neither team would settle for a tie score.两个队都不会接受平分。 He asked his parents if he could borrow $20 but settled for $10. [=he accepted $10 because that was all they would give him]他问父母是否能借20美元,但最终只借到了10美元。 I'm determined to win the championship and I won't settle for less.我下定决心要拿冠军,不达目的誓不罢休。 settle on/upon [phrasal verb] 1  settle on/upon (something or someone) : to choose (something or someone) after thinking about other possible choices(在考虑过其他可能的选项之后)选择,选定 We weren't sure what color we'd paint the kitchen, but we finally settled on a soft yellow.我们不太确定厨房要涂什么颜色,但我们最终选择了柔和的黄色。 Hours later, they settled on a plan.几小时后,他们敲定了计划。 2  settle (something) on (someone) chiefly British : to arrange to give (money or property) to (someone)给…分配(财产) She settled her whole fortune on her grandchildren.她把全部财产都分给了孙辈。 2 settle /ˈsɛtl̟/ noun plural settles 2 settle /ˈsɛtl̟/ noun plural settles Learner's definition of SETTLE [count] : a long wooden bench with arms, a high solid back, and often with space under the seat which can be used to store things高背长椅
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