B2 [ T ] to reach a decision or an agreement about something, or to end a disagreement确定;决定;解决,结束(争端等)
B2 [ I or T ] to arrange something安排
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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.
[ I or T, usually + adv/prep ] to relax into a comfortable position(使)(舒舒服服地)坐下;安顿下来
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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.
B2 [ I usually + adv/prep ] to go and live somewhere, especially permanently(尤指永久性地)定居,安家
[ I or T, often passive ] to arrive, especially from another country, in a new place and start to live there and use the land(尤指从别国)移居殖民地;殖民
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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.
C1 [ I ] to move to a lower level and stay there; to drop降落;沉降
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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.
C2 [ I or T ] to pay, especially money that you owe支付(尤指欠款或被索款项);偿付;结算
[ I or T ] to become quiet and calm, or to make something or someone do this(使)安静下来;(使)平静下来
[ I + adv/prep ] to reach and remain at a certain level or in a certain state稳定下来
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