| 单词 | settle |
| 释义 | settle —settle /ˈset.l̩/ aep /ˈset̬-/ verb (AGREE) ↑Verb Endings for settle B2 [T] to reach a decision or an agreement about something, or to end a disagreement: » Good, that's all settled - you send out the invitations for the party, and I'll organize the food.» [+ question word] They haven't yet settled when the wedding is going to be.» "The tickets are £40 each." "Well, that settles that then - I can't afford that much."» I'd like to get this matter settled once and for all (= reach a final decision on it).Thesaurus+: ↑Accepting and agreeing , ↑Accepting and agreeing reluctantly , ↑Approving and approvalB2 [I or T] to arrange something: » The details of the contract have not yet been settled.» Our lawyer advised us that it would be better to settle out of court (= reach an agreement in a legal case without it being decided in a court of law).» It took months to settle (= bring to an end) the dispute/strike.» My father and I have agreed finally to settle our differences (= stop arguing).Thesaurus+: ↑Planning, expecting and arranging , ↑Plotting and trapping• • • Extra Examples:» They had to go to court to settle the argument.» They're still dithering about who to invite, but we really need to get it settled.» He still needs to settle the date of the meeting.» That's settled - I never want to see him again.» We haven't quite settled who's responsible for what.verb (LIVE) ↑Verb Endings for settle B2 [I usually + adv/prep] to go and live somewhere, especially permanently: » After they got married, they settled in Brighton.Thesaurus+: ↑Changing homes and movingF0 [I or T, often passive] to arrive, especially from another country, in a new place and start to live there and use the land: » America was first settled by people who came across from Asia over 25,000 years ago.Thesaurus+: ↑Accommodating people• • • Extra Examples:» We've moved all over the country, but I'd like to settle here now.» The Romans settled in Britain in the first century AD.» After decades of desert life, they settled in the mountains.verb [I + adv/prep] (BE IN A CERTAIN STATE) ↑Verb Endings for settle ► F0 to reach and remain at a certain level or in a certain state: » The pound rose slightly against the dollar today, then settled at $1.53.» A peaceful expression settled on her face.» After the recent riots, an uneasy calm has settled on the city.Thesaurus+: ↑Keeping and staying the same , ↑Not able to be changedverb [I or T, usually + adv/prep] (MAKE COMFORTABLE) ↑Verb Endings for settle ► F0 to relax into a comfortable position: » After dinner we settled in front of the television for the evening.» The dentist told her patient to settle back in the chair.» He settled himself down with a newspaper, and waited for the train to arrive.Thesaurus+: ↑Comfortable and uncomfortable• • • Extra Examples:» I settled back and waited for the film to start.» We settled in our comfortable carriage and watched the scenery roll by.» I couldn't seem to settle the children in bed.» I settled myself with a cup of tea and thought about what had happened.verb [I or T] (PAY) ↑Verb Endings for settle ► C2 to pay, especially money that you owe: » Please settle your account/bill without further delay.» It took the insurance company months to settle my claim.» FORMAL Payment of your account is now overdue, and we must ask you to settle (= pay the money you owe) immediately.Thesaurus+: ↑AccountingThesaurus+: ↑Paying and spending moneyverb [I or T] (QUIET) ↑Verb Endings for settle ► F0 to become quiet and calm, or to make something or someone do this: » The weather is expected to settle towards the end of the week.» I'll call you back as soon as I've settled the children for the night.» Before a performance, she takes three deep breaths to settle her nerves.» We're very busy this week, but things should settle (down) a bit after the weekend.» UK Joe's parents are very worried about him because he doesn't seem to be able to settle to (= to give his whole attention to) anything.Thesaurus+: ↑Calming and relaxingverb [I] (MOVE LOWER) ↑Verb Endings for settle ► C1 to move to a lower level and stay there; to drop: » The house had been empty for years, and dust had settled on all the surfaces.» Do you think the snow will settle (= remain on the ground and other surfaces without melting)?» The contents of this packet may settle (= fall towards the bottom of the container and so seem to be less).Thesaurus+: ↑Boarding and alighting from modes of transport• • • Extra Examples:» The juice goes thick at the bottom when it settles.» Snow had settled on the rooftops.» Once dust settles in the gaps, it will not work as well. |
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