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
Mediation is a helpful process to settle conflicts between disputing parties.
调解是解决争议各方之间冲突的有益过程。
02
安顿, 坐下
to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting
Intransitive: to settle somewhere
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
运动动词
规则
现在时
settle
第三人称单数
settles
现在分词
settling
一般过去时
settled
过去分词
settled
例子
He settled on the couch after a long day at work.
在漫长的一天工作之后，他安顿在沙发上。
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
They settled the lawsuit out of court to avoid a lengthy trial.
他们庭外和解了诉讼，以避免漫长的审判。
例子
After years of traveling, they decided to settle in a quiet village in the countryside.
经过多年的旅行，他们决定在乡村的一个安静村庄定居。
05
下沉, 逐渐下沉
(of a ship) to start sinking, typically gradually or slowly
Intransitive
例子
The ship began to settle into the water after the hull was damaged by the storm.
船体在风暴中受损后，船开始下沉入水。
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 group of pioneers settled in the valley, where they built their homes.
这群先驱者在山谷中定居，并在那里建造了他们的家园。
08
平息, 安定下来
to become calmer or quieter
Intransitive
例子
The storm finally settled, and the sky became clear.
风暴终于平息了，天空变得晴朗。
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
He wasn’t thrilled with the offer but decided to settle for the terms presented.
他对这个提议并不感到兴奋，但决定接受提出的条件。
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
After unpacking, he settled the furniture in the living room just as he liked it.
拆包后，他按照自己的喜好摆放了客厅里的家具。
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
The settlers worked to settle the land, building homes and establishing farms.
定居者们努力定居这片土地，建造房屋并建立农场。
13
解决, 安排
to make or arrange for the final resolution, completion, or conclusion of something
Transitive: to settle sth
例子
After weeks of planning, they finally settled all the details for the wedding.
经过数周的规划，他们终于敲定了婚礼的所有细节。
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
The birds settled on the power lines, chirping as they rested.
鸟儿落在电线上，一边休息一边叽叽喳喳地叫着。
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
After the long journey, they settled their bags in the corner of the room.
长途旅行后，他们把包放在房间的角落里。
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
The chemist settled the mixture, letting the impurities sink to the bottom.
化学家沉淀了混合物，让杂质沉到底部。
17
沉淀, 沉降
(of suspended particles in a liquid) to gradually sink to the bottom, forming sediment
Intransitive
例子
Over time, the fine particles settled at the bottom of the glass of water.
随着时间的推移，细小的颗粒沉淀在水杯的底部。
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
After a few hours, the muddy water began to settle, becoming clear at the top.
几个小时后，浑浊的水开始沉淀，顶部变得清澈。
19
结算, 付清
to pay off or clear a debt or financial obligation
Transitive: to settle a financial obligation
例子
He finally settled his outstanding bills after receiving his paycheck.
收到工资后，他终于结清了未付的账单。
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
过时
语法信息
有生性状态
无生命
形态构成
简单词
可数
复数形式
settles
例子
The old settle in the hallway was perfect for removing boots.
走廊里的旧长凳非常适合脱靴子。
词汇树
resettle
settled
settlement
settle
