settle

US /ˈset̬.əl/
UK /ˈset̬.əl/
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1.

解決, 和解

to resolve or reach an agreement about an argument or problem

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They decided to settle the dispute out of court.
他們決定庭外和解。
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Let's settle this once and for all.
讓我們一勞永逸地解決這個問題。
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resolveconcludedecideagreefinalize
2.

定居, 安頓

to establish a new place of residence or a community

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The pioneers began to settle the new territory.
拓荒者開始定居在新領土。
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Many immigrants came to settle in this country.
許多移民來到這個國家定居。
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colonizeresideinhabitpopulateestablish
3.

平靜, 安定

to become calm, quiet, or stable

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The dust began to settle after the wind died down.
風停後，灰塵開始沉降。
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The children finally settled down for the night.
孩子們終於安定下來過夜。
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calmstabilizesubsidequietendescend
1.

定居點, 聚居地

a place where people have come to live and establish a community

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The new settlement grew rapidly.
新的定居點迅速發展。
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Archaeologists discovered an ancient settlement.
考古學家發現了一個古老的定居點。
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colonycommunityoutpostenclavehabitation
2.

和解, 協議

an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict

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The two parties reached a financial settlement.
雙方達成了財務和解。
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The divorce settlement was finalized last week.
離婚協議上週敲定。
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agreementresolutionaccordpactdeal
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settledsettle onsettle insettle forthe dust settlessettle downsettle up