to settle
第三人称
settles
现在进行时
settling
过去式
settled
过去完成时
settled
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解决, 调解
to bring a dispute or disagreement to an end
及物动词
- 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。
- Business partners aim to settle financial disputes through fair and transparent negotiations.
商业伙伴旨在通过公平和透明的谈判解决财务纠纷。
- After hours of negotiation, the parties settled their differences and reached a compromise.
经过数小时的谈判，双方解决了分歧并达成了妥协。
- Neighbors may have a community meeting to settle issues and maintain a harmonious environment.
邻居们可能会举行社区会议来解决问题并维持和谐的环境。
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安顿, 坐下
to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting
- 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。
- The children settled quietly on the carpet to listen to the story.
孩子们安静地坐在地毯上听故事。
- After unpacking, they settled by the fire to enjoy the evening.
拆包后，他们安顿在火边享受夜晚。
- If you were tired, you would settle on the couch for a nap.
如果你累了，你会坐在沙发上小睡一会儿。
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解决, 了结
to resolve a legal dispute decisively or definitively, often in order to bring an end to it
及物动词
- 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。
- The parties decided to settle the case, reaching a fair agreement without further legal action.
双方决定解决此案，在没有进一步法律行动的情况下达成公平协议。
- After several meetings, they settled the terms of the divorce through mutual consent.
经过几次会议，他们通过双方同意解决了离婚的条件。
- They decided to settle the case before it escalated into a more serious legal battle.
他们决定在案件升级为更严重的法律斗争之前解决它。
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定居, 安顿
to go and reside in a place as a permanent home
- 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。
- They were excited to settle into their new home after months of searching for the perfect place.
在寻找了几个月完美的地方后，他们很高兴定居在他们的新家。
- She wanted to settle in the city where she had found a great job and made many friends.
她想在她找到了一份好工作并交了很多朋友的城市定居。
- The couple finally decided to settle in the small, historic neighborhood they had always admired.
这对夫妇最终决定在他们一直向往的那个小而历史悠久的小区定居。
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下沉, 逐渐下沉
(of a ship) to start sinking, typically gradually or slowly
- 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。
- They watched in horror as the ship began to settle, sinking lower into the sea.
他们惊恐地看着船开始下沉，逐渐沉入海中。
- The crew could feel the ship settle, indicating it was taking on water.
船员可以感觉到船在下沉，表明它正在进水。
- The vessel began to settle after it hit an iceberg, listing dangerously to one side.
船只撞上冰山后开始下沉，危险地向一侧倾斜。
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安顿, 定居
to follow a more secure and stable lifestyle with a permanent job and home
- 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。
- It took her some time, but she eventually decided to settle in one place and build a future.
她花了一些时间，但最终决定在一个地方定居并建立未来。
- He was ready to settle, finding a secure job and a house to call his own.
他准备好安定下来，找到了一份安全的工作和一所属于自己的房子。
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定居, 安家
to establish a home or community in a new location
- 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。
- The early colonists settled along the riverbanks, where the soil was fertile.
早期的殖民者在河岸定居，那里的土壤肥沃。
- The explorers were the first to settle in the remote region, making it their home.
探险家们是第一批在偏远地区定居的人，使其成为他们的家。
- The colonists managed to settle in the territory, establishing a thriving community.
殖民者成功地在领土上定居，建立了一个繁荣的社区。
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平息, 安定下来
to become calmer or quieter
- 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。
- The atmosphere in the room settled as everyone took a deep breath.
当每个人都深吸一口气时，房间里的气氛平静了下来。
- The waters gradually settled, and the boat was no longer rocking.
水面逐渐平静下来，船不再摇晃了。
- The noise from the crowd started to settle after the announcement.
宣布后，人群的噪音开始平息。
9
解决, 和解
to resolve a legal dispute by reaching an agreement or settlement between the parties involved
- 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。
- The parties involved in the contract dispute settled through mediation.
合同纠纷中的各方通过调解解决了问题。
- Rather than fighting the case in court, they decided it was best to settle.
与其在法庭上打官司，他们决定最好和解。
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接受, 将就
to accept or agree to something that is not ideal or is considered less than what one hoped for
- He wasn’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。
- Instead of continuing the argument, he chose to settle for a compromise.
他没有继续争论，而是选择接受一个折衷方案。
- After a long wait, he finally settled for a less favorable deal to get the job done.
经过长时间的等待，他终于接受了一个不太有利的交易来完成工作。
- They had to settle for second place, even though they aimed for first.
尽管他们的目标是第一名，但他们不得不满足于第二名。
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放置, 安排
to place or arrange something in a desired or proper position
及物动词
- 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。
- He settled the chairs around the table, preparing for dinner.
他摆放好桌子周围的椅子，准备晚餐。
- He carefully settled the documents into the folder, keeping them organized.
他小心翼翼地将文件放置到文件夹中，保持它们井然有序。
- The workers settled the equipment in the designated area for the event.
工人们将设备安置在活动指定的区域。
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殖民, 定居
to provide a place with inhabitants by establishing a new population or colonizing it
及物动词
- 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。
- The government encouraged people to settle the newly discovered territories.
政府鼓励人们定居新发现的领土。
- After years of exploration, the colonists finally began to settle the remote island.
经过多年的探索，殖民者终于开始定居这个偏远的岛屿。
- The region was settled by immigrants seeking a better life and opportunities.
该地区被寻求更好生活和机会的移民定居。
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解决, 安排
to make or arrange for the final resolution, completion, or conclusion of something
及物动词
- 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。
- She made sure to settle all the paperwork before leaving the office.
她确保在离开办公室前处理好所有文书工作。
- The lawyer helped them settle the estate after the will was read.
律师在遗嘱宣读后帮助他们解决了遗产问题。
- The company plans to settle the matter by paying the outstanding fines.
公司计划通过支付未付罚款来解决此事。
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栖息, 停落
(of birds or insects) to land on something from above, usually to rest or perch
- 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。
- As the sun set, the sparrows settled on the branches of the tree.
太阳下山时，麻雀栖息在树枝上。
- A few moths settled on the porch light, drawn to the glow.
几只飞蛾被光芒吸引，停在门廊的灯上。
- The hawk circled overhead before finally settling on the high branch.
鹰在最终栖息在高枝上之前在空中盘旋。
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放置, 安放
to move or adjust something in a way that ensures it rests in a secure, stable position
及物动词
- 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。
- He carefully settled the vase on the shelf, making sure it wouldn’t tip over.
他小心地把花瓶放在架子上，确保它不会翻倒。
- They carefully settled the tent poles into the ground to ensure it stayed upright.
他们小心地将帐篷杆固定在地面上，以确保它保持直立。
- He settled the cushion into place on the couch for added comfort.
他放好了沙发上的靠垫以增加舒适度。
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沉淀, 澄清
to clarify a liquid by allowing dregs or impurities to sink to the bottom
及物动词
- 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。
- The process settled the liquid, leaving behind a clean, clear solution.
这个过程沉淀了液体，留下了一个干净、清澈的溶液。
- He settled the muddy water, allowing the dirt to fall to the bottom.
他澄清了泥水，让污垢沉到底部。
- The wine was settled to remove any residual yeast, leaving a smooth liquid.
葡萄酒经过沉淀以去除任何残留的酵母，留下一种平滑的液体。
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沉淀, 沉降
(of suspended particles in a liquid) to gradually sink to the bottom, forming sediment
- 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。
- After stirring the liquid, you could see the particles settle gradually.
搅拌液体后，你可以看到颗粒逐渐沉淀。
- The muddy water began to settle, revealing the clearer liquid above.
浑浊的水开始沉淀，露出上面更清澈的液体。
- He waited for the particles to settle before pouring off the clear liquid.
他等待颗粒沉淀后再倒出清澈的液体。
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沉淀, 澄清
(of a liquid) to become clear or still as the suspended particles slowly sink to the bottom
- 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。
- If you let the mixture settle, the sediment will fall, leaving the liquid clear.
如果你让混合物沉淀，沉淀物会落下，留下清澈的液体。
- He waited for the solution to settle before using the clear liquid on top.
他等待溶液沉淀后再使用上层的清澈液体。
- The storm passed, and the water in the river settled, becoming calm and clear again.
风暴过去了，河里的水沉淀下来，又变得平静而清澈。
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结算, 付清
to pay off or clear a debt or financial obligation
及物动词
- 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。
- She was able to settle the account in full with a single payment.
她能够用一次付款结清全部账户。
- After much negotiation, they agreed to settle the debt for a reduced amount.
经过多次谈判，他们同意以减免的金额结清债务。
- She managed to settle her credit card debt through monthly payments.
她通过每月付款成功结清了信用卡债务。
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