settle的意思

基本释义

• v 解决；定居；沉淀；下陷

  to end an argument or solve a disagreement

• n 有背长椅

  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

例句

1. We hope the factions will be able to settle their differences (= agree to stop arguing ) by peaceful means.

   我们希望各派系能以和平方式解决分歧。

2. Forensic tests should settle the question of whether Bates was actually present at the scene of the crime.

   法医检验应该能够解决贝茨是否在犯罪现场的问题。

3. They might be willing to settle out of court (= come to an agreement without going to a court of law ) .

   他们或许会愿意庭外和解。

短语

• settle down 定居；安定下来；专心于
• settle in v. 迁入
• settle for 满足于
• settle on 选定；授与；停在
• settle into 习惯于...

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