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.
他們決定透過簡單的協議來解決爭端。
B2
to decide or arrange something finally
He needed to settle his business matters before leaving.
他需要在離開前處理好他的商業事務。
B2
to make a place your permanent home
After traveling for years, she chose to settle in a small town.
在旅行多年後，她選擇在一個小鎮安家。
B2
to make your permanent home in a new area as colonists
The pioneers were the first to settle this land.
拓荒者是第一批在這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.
她試圖在柔軟的椅子上安頓下來小睡一會兒。
R
to put something carefully so it doesn't move
He had to settle the books firmly on the shelf.
他必須把書穩穩地放在書架上。
R
to become or make someone calm or relaxed
A warm drink can help settle your mind before bed.
一杯熱飲可以幫助你在睡前平復心情。
R
to fall and stay on something for a while
Fog began to settle over the valley in the evening.
傍晚時分，霧開始籠罩山谷。
R
to sink down slowly
The powder will settle to the bottom if you don't stir it.
如果你不攪拌，粉末會沉到底部。
R
to pay money you owe
They agreed to settle the debt with monthly payments.
他們同意透過每月付款來清償債務。
noun
R
an old-fashioned wooden seat with a high back and storage space
The antique settle by the fireplace was very comfortable.
壁爐旁的古董高背長椅非常舒適。
translation
解決爭端, 最終決定, 定居, 殖民定居, 安頓, 固定, 平靜下來, 落下停留, 緩慢下沉, 結清欠款
高背儲物長椅
詞形變化
3rd Present
settles
Past
settled
Perfect
settled
Progressive
settling
Plural
settles