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settle
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
settles; settled; settling
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 — often used as (be) settled常用作(be) settled
- 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。
- 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 — often used as (be) settled常用作(be) settled
[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
- 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 — see also the dust settles at 1dust
- 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。
c : to stop flying, moving, etc., and rest on something停歇；停留 — often + on — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- 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。
- 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
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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