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单词 to settle an account
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to settle (also pay) an account
(c) to settle (also pay) an account: to pay the amount shown by an account to be due; (also) to close an account by making a final payment. Also figurative. Cf. settle v. 35a.
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1687 G. Miege Great French Dict. (at cited word) To settle an Account, regler un Conte.
1767 E. Pendleton Let. 17 Sept. in Lett. & Papers (1967) I. 32 We give this notice that we shall proceed to extremities with every one, without distinction, who does not..settle his account.
1846 N. Hawthorne Mosses from Old Manse II. 94 Leave me for my sake; that, having said a prayer for your safety, I may have space to settle my account, undisturbed by worldly sorrows.
1909 Times 19 Jan. 13/6 There is sufficient cash in hand at this moment to pay every account owing by the company.
1942 D. Thomas Let. 20 May (1987) 496 I hope the cheque for the agreed amount can be sent on very quickly, as I am trying to settle all my accounts etc. before moving.
1967 M. M. Edwards Growth Brit. Cotton Trade x. 228 They settled the account by sending three cheques, three bills of exchange, and goods worth £11 14s. 10½d.
1999 A. Dubus House of Sand & Fog (2000) 22 There was a well-dressed lady and gentleman settling their account at the desk.
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