to settle
01
解决, 调解
to bring a dispute or disagreement to an end
Transitive: to settle a dispute or disagreement
例子
Legal professionals work to settle court cases through negotiation and compromise.
法律专业人士致力于通过谈判和妥协解决法庭案件。
02
安顿, 坐下
to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting
Intransitive: to settle somewhere
例子
He will settle in his favorite chair once he finishes dinner.
他吃完晚饭后就会坐在他最喜欢的椅子上。
03
解决, 了结
to resolve a legal dispute decisively or definitively, often in order to bring an end to it
Transitive: to settle a legal dispute
例子
After months of negotiations, they finally settled the legal matter amicably.
经过数月的谈判，他们终于友好地解决了法律问题。
例子
The family chose to settle in the coastal town to enjoy a slower pace of life.
这家人选择定居在沿海小镇，享受更慢的生活节奏。
05
下沉, 逐渐下沉
(of a ship) to start sinking, typically gradually or slowly
Intransitive
例子
As the water flooded in, the boat started to settle slowly, tilting to one side.
随着水的涌入，船开始缓慢下沉，向一侧倾斜。
06
安顿, 定居
to follow a more secure and stable lifestyle with a permanent job and home
Intransitive
例子
After completing their education, they settled into jobs in the city.
完成学业后，他们在城市的工作中安顿下来。
07
定居, 安家
to establish a home or community in a new location
Intransitive: to settle somewhere
例子
The refugees were eager to settle in a safe country after fleeing the war.
难民们逃离战争后渴望在一个安全的国家定居。
08
平息, 安定下来
to become calmer or quieter
Intransitive
例子
After the argument, they gave each other space to let the tension settle.
争论之后，他们给了彼此空间让紧张情绪平息下来。
09
解决, 和解
to resolve a legal dispute by reaching an agreement or settlement between the parties involved
Intransitive
例子
The two companies decided to settle out of court to avoid a lengthy trial.
两家公司决定庭外和解，以避免漫长的审判。
10
接受, 将就
to accept or agree to something that is not ideal or is considered less than what one hoped for
Intransitive: to settle for sth
例子
After weeks of negotiation, she reluctantly settled for a lower salary than expected.
经过数周的谈判，她勉强接受了比预期低的薪水。
11
放置, 安排
to place or arrange something in a desired or proper position
Transitive: to settle a number of items
例子
The decorator settled the artwork on the wall to create a balanced display.
装饰师将艺术品放置在墙上，以创建一个平衡的展示。
12
殖民, 定居
to provide a place with inhabitants by establishing a new population or colonizing it
Transitive: to settle a place
例子
They were determined to settle the area, bringing in new families and creating a community.
他们决心定居该地区，带来新的家庭并创建一个社区。
13
解决, 安排
to make or arrange for the final resolution, completion, or conclusion of something
Transitive: to settle sth
例子
He worked hard to settle the accounts before the end of the fiscal year.
他努力工作，以便在财政年度结束前结算账目。
14
栖息, 停落
(of birds or insects) to land on something from above, usually to rest or perch
Intransitive: to settle on sth
例子
A butterfly gently settled on the flower, sipping nectar.
一只蝴蝶轻轻地落在花上，啜饮花蜜。
15
放置, 安放
to move or adjust something in a way that ensures it rests in a secure, stable position
Transitive: to settle sth somewhere
例子
Once the table was set, she settled the glasses in their places.
桌子摆好后，她把杯子放在了各自的位置上。
16
沉淀, 澄清
to clarify a liquid by allowing dregs or impurities to sink to the bottom
Transitive: to settle a liquid
例子
After boiling the broth, she settled it to remove the floating particles.
煮沸肉汤后，她让其沉淀以去除漂浮的颗粒。
17
沉淀, 沉降
(of suspended particles in a liquid) to gradually sink to the bottom, forming sediment
Intransitive
例子
The dirt slowly settled in the jar, leaving the liquid clear on top.
污垢慢慢沉淀在罐子里，使顶部的液体变得清澈。
18
沉淀, 澄清
(of a liquid) to become clear or still as the suspended particles slowly sink to the bottom
Intransitive
例子
The liquid settled, and the particles gradually sank to the bottom of the jar.
液体沉淀了，颗粒逐渐沉到罐子的底部。
19
结算, 付清
to pay off or clear a debt or financial obligation
Transitive: to settle a financial obligation
例子
The company resolved to settle the debt before the end of the month.
公司决定在月底前结清债务。
Settle
01
带靠背的长木凳, 带储物长凳
a long wooden bench, often with a back, sometimes with storage underneath
Dated例子
They placed a wooden settle against the wall of the cottage.
他们把一张木制的长凳靠在小屋的墙上。
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settled
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