英语词汇“settling”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

set•tling n.

the act of a person or thing that settles.
Usually, settlings. sediment.

1400–50; late Middle English; see settle¹, -ing¹

set•tle¹ v., -tled, -tling.

to fix, decide on, or resolve: [~ + object]The matter is settled; we'll buy the house.[no object]We'll settle with him later, after we draft this agreement.See settle on below.
to place in a good state:[~ + object]We had to settle our affairs before leaving.
to place in a good position: [~ + object]The child settled himself comfortably on her lap.[no object]He settled comfortably in the chair.
[~ + object] to pay, as a bill:The bill was settled.See settle up below.
to migrate to and organize (an area, etc.) for living;
colonize: [no object]The birds settled in the swamp.[~ + object]The early tribes settled the lower peninsula.
to take up residence in (a place): [no object]Many Norwegian immigrants settled in Minnesota.[~ + object]Many Norwegians settled the Minnesota region.
to (cause to) become quiet or calm as by the relief of distress: [~ + object]took a deep breath to settle his nerves.[no object]My upset stomach finally settled.
to (cause to) sink down gradually: [no object]The undissolved sugar settled in the bottom of his coffee.[~ + object]Stir the coffee to settle the sugar in it.
to come down to rest, as from flight:[no object]a bird settling on a tree branch.
settle down, [no object]
- to achieve stability, esp. upon marrying:His parents wanted him to marry and settle down.
- to become calm or quiet:The teacher shouted at his class to settle down.
- to apply oneself to serious work:settled down and got back to work.
- Also, settle in. to stop activity to rest or sleep:We settled down for the night at a country inn.
settle for, [~ + for + object] to be satisfied with:You shouldn't have to settle for second best.
settle into, [~ + into + object] to become established in:The new worker settled into the job.
settle on or upon, [~ + on/upon + object] to decide or agree:to settle on a plan.
settle up, to pay (what is owed), such as a bill: [no object]You should settle up with the bank on your loan.[~ + object]You should settle up your debts.

set•tler, n. [countable]

set•tle¹ v., -tled, -tling.
v.t.

to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively;
agree upon (as time, price, or conditions).
to place in a desired state or in order:to settle one's affairs.
to pay, as a bill.
Businessto close (an account) by payment.
to migrate to and organize (an area, territory, etc.);
colonize:The pilgrims settled Plymouth.
to cause to take up residence:They settled immigrants in urban areas.
to furnish (a place) with inhabitants or settlers:The French settled this colony with army veterans.
to quiet, calm, or bring to rest (the nerves, stomach, etc.).
to stop from annoying or opposing:A sharp word will settle that youngster.
to conclude or resolve:to settle a dispute.
to make stable;
place in a permanent position or on a permanent basis.
to cause (a liquid) to become clear by depositing dregs.
to cause (dregs, sediment, etc.) to sink or be deposited.
to cause to sink down gradually;
make firm or compact.
to dispose of finally;
close up:to settle an estate.
Law
- to secure (property, title, etc.) on or to a person by formal or legal process.
- to terminate (legal proceedings) by mutual consent of the parties.

v.i.

to decide, arrange, or agree (often fol. by on or upon):to settle on a plan of action.
to arrange matters in dispute;
come to an agreement:to settle with a person.
Businessto pay a bill;
make a financial arrangement (often fol. by up).
to take up residence in a new country or place:Many Frenchmen settled along the Mississippi River following La Salle's explorations.
to come to rest, as from flight:A bird settled on a bough.
to gather, collect, or become fixed in a particular place, direction, etc.:A cold settled in my head.
to become calm or composed (often fol. by down):I'll wait until the class settles before starting the lesson.
to come to rest (often fol. by down):We settled down for the night at an old country inn.
to sink down gradually;
subside.
to become clear by the sinking of suspended particles, as a liquid.
to sink to the bottom, as sediment.
to become firm or compact, as the ground.
(of a female animal) to become pregnant;
conceive.
settle down:
- to become established in some routine, esp. upon marrying, after a period of independence or indecision.
- to become calm or quiet.
- to apply oneself to serious work:There were so many distractions that we weren't able to settle down to studying.
settle for, to be satisfied with:to settle for less.
settle into, to become established in:to settle into a new routine.

bef. 1000; Middle English set(t)len, Old English setlan (attested once) to place, derivative of setl settle²; compare Dutch zetelen

set′tle•a•ble, adj.
set′tle•a•bil′i•ty, n.
set′tled•ness, n.

1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged set, establish.
4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged liquidate.
6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged relocate.
7.See corresponding entry in Unabridged people, colonize.
9.See corresponding entry in Unabridged tranquilize, compose, still, pacify.
11.See corresponding entry in Unabridged stabilize, establish, confirm.
20.See corresponding entry in Unabridged locate, relocate.
25.See corresponding entry in Unabridged decline, fall, abate.

set•tle² n.

Furniturea long seat or bench, usually wooden, with arms and a high back.

bef. 900; Middle English: seat, sitting place, Old English setl; cognate with German Sessel armchair, Gothic sitls seat, Latin sella saddle; akin to sit¹

settle /ˈsɛt^əl/ vb

(transitive) to put in order; arrange in a desired state or condition: he settled his affairs before he died
to arrange or be arranged in a fixed or comfortable position: he settled himself by the fire
(intransitive) to come to rest or a halt: a bird settled on the hedge
to take up or cause to take up residence: the family settled in the country
to establish or become established in a way of life, job, residence, etc
(transitive) to migrate to and form a community; colonize
to make or become quiet, calm, or stable
to cause (sediment) to sink to the bottom, as in a liquid, or (of sediment) to sink thus
to subside or cause to subside and become firm or compact: the dust settled
(sometimes followed by up) to pay off or account for (a bill, debt, etc)
(transitive) to decide, conclude, or dispose of: to settle an argument
(intr; often followed by on or upon) to agree or fix: to settle upon a plan
(tr; usually followed by on or upon) to secure (title, property, etc) to a person, as by making a deed of settlement, will, etc: he settled his property on his wife
to determine (a legal dispute, etc) by agreement of the parties without resort to court action (esp in the phrase settle out of court)

Etymology: Old English setlan; related to Dutch zetelen; see settle²

ˈsettleable adj

settle /ˈsɛt^əl/ n

a seat, for two or more people, usually made of wood with a high back and arms, and sometimes having a storage space in the boxlike seat

Etymology: Old English setl; related to Old Saxon, Old High German sezzal

单词	settling
释义	WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 set•tling (set′ling, -l ing),USA pronunciation n. the act of a person or thing that settles. Usually, settlings. sediment. 1400–50; late Middle English; see settle¹, -ing¹ WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 set•tle¹ /ˈsɛtəl/USA pronunciation v., -tled, -tling. to fix, decide on, or resolve: [~ + object]The matter is settled; we'll buy the house.[no object]We'll settle with him later, after we draft this agreement.See settle on below. to place in a good state:[~ + object]We had to settle our affairs before leaving. to place in a good position: [~ + object]The child settled himself comfortably on her lap.[no object]He settled comfortably in the chair. [~ + object] to pay, as a bill:The bill was settled.See settle up below. to migrate to and organize (an area, etc.) for living; colonize: [no object]The birds settled in the swamp.[~ + object]The early tribes settled the lower peninsula. to take up residence in (a place): [no object]Many Norwegian immigrants settled in Minnesota.[~ + object]Many Norwegians settled the Minnesota region. to (cause to) become quiet or calm as by the relief of distress: [~ + object]took a deep breath to settle his nerves.[no object]My upset stomach finally settled. to (cause to) sink down gradually: [no object]The undissolved sugar settled in the bottom of his coffee.[~ + object]Stir the coffee to settle the sugar in it. to come down to rest, as from flight:[no object]a bird settling on a tree branch. settle down, [no object] to achieve stability, esp. upon marrying:His parents wanted him to marry and settle down. to become calm or quiet:The teacher shouted at his class to settle down. to apply oneself to serious work:settled down and got back to work. Also, settle in. to stop activity to rest or sleep:We settled down for the night at a country inn. settle for, [~ + for + object] to be satisfied with:You shouldn't have to settle for second best. settle into, [~ + into + object] to become established in:The new worker settled into the job. settle on or upon, [~ + on/upon + object] to decide or agree:to settle on a plan. settle up, to pay (what is owed), such as a bill: [no object]You should settle up with the bank on your loan.[~ + object]You should settle up your debts. set•tler, n. [countable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 set•tle¹ (set′l),USA pronunciation v., -tled, -tling. v.t. to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions). to place in a desired state or in order:to settle one's affairs. to pay, as a bill. Businessto close (an account) by payment. to migrate to and organize (an area, territory, etc.); colonize:The pilgrims settled Plymouth. to cause to take up residence:They settled immigrants in urban areas. to furnish (a place) with inhabitants or settlers:The French settled this colony with army veterans. to quiet, calm, or bring to rest (the nerves, stomach, etc.). to stop from annoying or opposing:A sharp word will settle that youngster. to conclude or resolve:to settle a dispute. to make stable; place in a permanent position or on a permanent basis. to cause (a liquid) to become clear by depositing dregs. to cause (dregs, sediment, etc.) to sink or be deposited. to cause to sink down gradually; make firm or compact. to dispose of finally; close up:to settle an estate. Law to secure (property, title, etc.) on or to a person by formal or legal process. to terminate (legal proceedings) by mutual consent of the parties. v.i. to decide, arrange, or agree (often fol. by on or upon):to settle on a plan of action. to arrange matters in dispute; come to an agreement:to settle with a person. Businessto pay a bill; make a financial arrangement (often fol. by up). to take up residence in a new country or place:Many Frenchmen settled along the Mississippi River following La Salle's explorations. to come to rest, as from flight:A bird settled on a bough. to gather, collect, or become fixed in a particular place, direction, etc.:A cold settled in my head. to become calm or composed (often fol. by down):I'll wait until the class settles before starting the lesson. to come to rest (often fol. by down):We settled down for the night at an old country inn. to sink down gradually; subside. to become clear by the sinking of suspended particles, as a liquid. to sink to the bottom, as sediment. to become firm or compact, as the ground. (of a female animal) to become pregnant; conceive. settle down: to become established in some routine, esp. upon marrying, after a period of independence or indecision. to become calm or quiet. to apply oneself to serious work:There were so many distractions that we weren't able to settle down to studying. settle for, to be satisfied with:to settle for less. settle into, to become established in:to settle into a new routine. bef. 1000; Middle English set(t)len, Old English setlan (attested once) to place, derivative of setl settle²; compare Dutch zetelen set′tle•a•ble, adj. set′tle•a•bil′i•ty, n. set′tled•ness, n. 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged set, establish. 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged liquidate. 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged relocate. 7.See corresponding entry in Unabridged people, colonize. 9.See corresponding entry in Unabridged tranquilize, compose, still, pacify. 11.See corresponding entry in Unabridged stabilize, establish, confirm. 20.See corresponding entry in Unabridged locate, relocate. 25.See corresponding entry in Unabridged decline, fall, abate. set•tle² (set′l),USA pronunciation n. Furniturea long seat or bench, usually wooden, with arms and a high back. bef. 900; Middle English: seat, sitting place, Old English setl; cognate with German Sessel armchair, Gothic sitls seat, Latin sella saddle; akin to sit¹ Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: settle /ˈsɛt^əl/ vb (transitive) to put in order; arrange in a desired state or condition: he settled his affairs before he died to arrange or be arranged in a fixed or comfortable position: he settled himself by the fire (intransitive) to come to rest or a halt: a bird settled on the hedge to take up or cause to take up residence: the family settled in the country to establish or become established in a way of life, job, residence, etc (transitive) to migrate to and form a community; colonize to make or become quiet, calm, or stable to cause (sediment) to sink to the bottom, as in a liquid, or (of sediment) to sink thus to subside or cause to subside and become firm or compact: the dust settled (sometimes followed by up) to pay off or account for (a bill, debt, etc) (transitive) to decide, conclude, or dispose of: to settle an argument (intr; often followed by on or upon) to agree or fix: to settle upon a plan (tr; usually followed by on or upon) to secure (title, property, etc) to a person, as by making a deed of settlement, will, etc: he settled his property on his wife to determine (a legal dispute, etc) by agreement of the parties without resort to court action (esp in the phrase settle out of court) Etymology: Old English setlan; related to Dutch zetelen; see settle² ˈsettleable adj settle /ˈsɛt^əl/ n a seat, for two or more people, usually made of wood with a high back and arms, and sometimes having a storage space in the boxlike seat Etymology: Old English setl; related to Old Saxon, Old High German sezzal
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