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IELTS BNC: 1295 COCA: 1316
settle
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verb /ˈset(ə)l/
present tense
I/you/we/theysettle
he/she/itsettles
present participlesettling
past tensesettled
past participlesettled
  1. 1
    [I/T] to end an argument by making an agreement 解决，调停，结束（争执）

    We are going to settle our differences, once and for all. 我们要一劳永逸地解决我们之间的分歧。

    Neither side shows any intention of settling at this stage. 在这一阶段，任何一方都没有表现出调停的意向。

     Synonyms and related words
    Ending, solving and avoiding arguments and fights: ADR, agree to differ/disagree, alternative dispute resolution...
    1. a.
      to end a legal disagreement by the decision of a court or by making an agreement （通过法院裁决或达成协议来）解决（法律纠纷）
      settle something out of court (=without asking a court to decide) 就某案达成庭外和解 :

      The case was settled out of court for an undisclosed amount. 这个案子在庭外和解，涉及的数额没有透露。

       Synonyms and related words
      Judgments, verdicts and official orders: acquit, acquittal, affiliation order...
    Collocates: settle
    Nouns frequently used with settle
    ▪  argument, conflict, differences, dispute, quarrel
  2. 2
    [T] to pay all the money that you owe to a particular person or company 付清，结清（欠账）

    He has 30 days to settle his bill. 他有30天的时间来结清账单。

    The insurance company is refusing to settle the claim. 保险公司拒绝支付保险索赔。

     Synonyms and related words
    To pay, or to not pay money you owe: amortise, amortize, clear...
  3. 3
    [T] [usually passive] to decide something definitely 决定；确定
    it is settled that :

    It was settled that they would leave before dark. 他们定在天黑前离开。

     Synonyms and related words
    To make a decision: decide, determine, arrive at...
  4. 4
    [I] if something such as dust, sand, or snow settles, it falls downwards through the air or water until it reaches the ground or the bottom of something （灰尘、沙或雪等）沉降，落下

    It took a while for the silt and mud to settle. 泥沙沉积到水底花了一段时间。

    settle on :

    Flakes of snow settled on the windscreen. 雪花落在挡风玻璃上。

     Synonyms and related words
    To move, or to move something downwards: fall, lower, come down...
  5. 5
    [I] to go and live permanently in a particular place 定居；安家
    settle in :

    Her relatives had come to America and settled in Boston. 她的亲戚已经来到美国，并在波士顿定居下来。

     Synonyms and related words
    To live, stay or work in a particular place: live, arrive, settle down...
    1. a.
      [T] [usually passive] to go to live in a place that does not have many people, and start to make it into a community 移居到（某个人烟稀少的地方）；成为（某地的）早期居民

      When was this city first settled? 这个城市是什么时候开始有人居住的？

       Synonyms and related words
      To live, stay or work in a particular place: live, arrive, settle down...
  6. 6
    [I] if the ground or a building settles, it gradually sinks down （地面或建筑）下陷，沉降
     Synonyms and related words
    To move, or to move something downwards: fall, lower, come down...
  7. 7
    [I/T] to make yourself or someone else comfortable and relaxed in a particular place or position （使）处于舒适的位置；安置；安顿
    settle someone into/in/on something :

    She settled the little boy on the next stool to her. 她把小男孩放在挨着自己的那张凳子上。

    settle back :

    I settled back into a comfortable chair and waited. 我坐在一张舒适的椅子上等着。

     Synonyms and related words
    To be, or to become calm and stop worrying: chillax, calm down, relax...
     Synonyms and related words
    To make someone less nervous or upset: soothe, comfort, reassure...
  8. 8
    [I/T] to become calm after being upset, nervous, or excited, or to make someone do this （使）安定；（使）平静；（使）平息
     Synonyms and related words
    To be, or to become calm and stop worrying: chillax, calm down, relax...
    1. a.
      if your nerves or stomach settle or are settled, they become calm again after you have felt upset, nervous, or excited （使）安定舒适

      Let your stomach settle before having anything to eat. 要等胃舒服了再吃东西。

       Synonyms and related words
      To be, or to become calm and stop worrying: chillax, calm down, relax...
       Synonyms and related words
      Physical sensations associated with emotions: churn, convulse, flutter...
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    [T] to deal with all the details of something so that no more needs to be done to it 了结；打理好

    You need a lawyer to help you settle your affairs. 你需要找个律师来帮你了结这些事务。

     Synonyms and related words
    To finish something: complete, end, carry through...
  10. 10
    [T] to put something carefully in a place 放好；安放

    She settled her pack on her back, and set off. 她背好背包就出发了。

     Synonyms and related words
    General words meaning to put something somewhere: put, place, position...
  11. 11
    [I] mainly literary to begin to have an effect on someone or something 驻留；笼罩；开始影响
    settle over/on/in :

    Fear settled over her heart. 恐惧开始占据她的心房。

    a feeling of nausea settling in his stomach 他胃里的一股恶心感

     Synonyms and related words
    To have an effect: shape, impact, affect...
  12. 12
    [I] to stop flying and land in a particular place 降落
    settle on :

    A large fly settled on the bread. 一只大苍蝇落在了面包上。

     Synonyms and related words
    To move, or to move something downwards: fall, lower, come down...
  13. 13
    [I] mainly literary if your eyes settle on someone or something, you begin to look at them （目光）停留（在…上）
    settle on :

    Her eyes settled on the man in the corner. 她的目光停留在角落里的那位男子身上。

     Synonyms and related words
    General words meaning to look or not look: look around, look at, look...
settle
noun [C] /ˈset(ə)l/
singularsettle
pluralsettles
  1. a long wooden chair for two or three people that usually has a container under the seat for keeping things in （通常底下带小柜子的）长木椅
     Synonyms and related words
    Chairs and parts of chairs: arm, armchair, armrest...

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