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。
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 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。
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
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。
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
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。
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
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。
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。
He found a good job in the area and decided it was time to settle and put down roots.
他在该地区找到了一份好工作，并决定是时候安定下来并扎根了。
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。
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
The storm finally settled, and the sky became clear.
风暴终于平息了，天空变得晴朗。
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。
Instead of continuing with the case, they chose to settle and move on.
他们没有继续这个案子，而是选择和解并继续前进。
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 was n’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。
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
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。
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
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。
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
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。
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
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。
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
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。
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
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。
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
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。
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
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。
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
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。
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
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。
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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