settle
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/ˈsetl/
🇬🇧
/ˈsetl/
verb
B2
to end an argument or disagreement
They decided to settle their dispute with a simple agreement.
他们决定通过简单的协议来解决争端。
B2
to decide or arrange something finally
He needed to settle his business matters before leaving.
他需要在离开前处理好他的商业事务。
B2
to make a place your permanent home
After traveling for years, she chose to settle in a small town.
在旅行多年后，她选择在一个小镇安家。
B2
to make your permanent home in a new area as colonists
The pioneers were the first to settle this land.
拓荒者是第一批在这片土地上殖民定居的人。
R
to make yourself or someone else comfortable in a new position
She tried to settle into the soft chair for a nap.
她试图在柔软的椅子上安顿下来小睡一会儿。
R
to put something carefully so it doesn't move
He had to settle the books firmly on the shelf.
他必须把书稳稳地放在书架上。
R
to become or make someone calm or relaxed
A warm drink can help settle your mind before bed.
一杯热饮可以帮助你在睡前平复心情。
R
to fall and stay on something for a while
Fog began to settle over the valley in the evening.
傍晚时分，雾开始笼罩山谷。
R
to sink down slowly
The powder will settle to the bottom if you don't stir it.
如果你不搅拌，粉末会沉到底部。
R
to pay money you owe
They agreed to settle the debt with monthly payments.
他们同意通过每月付款来清偿债务。
noun
R
an old-fashioned wooden seat with a high back and storage space
The antique settle by the fireplace was very comfortable.
壁炉旁的古董高背长椅非常舒适。
translation
解决争端, 最终决定, 定居, 殖民定居, 安顿, 固定, 平静下来, 落下停留, 缓慢下沉, 结清欠款
高背储物长椅
词形变化
3rd Present
settles
Past
settled
Perfect
settled
Progressive
settling
Plural
settles