settle
gb/sˈɛtəl/ us/sˈɛtəl/
A2
英语
~ 1400
义项
0 个义项
动词
B1
action
1
Resolve a conflict or problem
To end a fight or problem by agreeing on something.
用法模式：
to settle [a dispute/problem]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'settle' with 'solve'; 'settle' often implies agreement between people, while 'solve' is for problems or puzzles without negotiation.
近义词
resolve (More formal and general; can apply to both problems and equations.)
反义词
provoke (To cause or worsen a disagreement instead of ending it.)
搭配
settle a dispute
|settle a lawsuit
|settle differences
|settle a claim
主题
daily life
|business
|law
|relationships
例句
- They finally settled their differences after years of arguing.
- The two companies settled the lawsuit out of court.
- We need to settle this issue before moving forward.
- She settled the dispute by offering a fair compromise.
学习者例句
- They settled the fight.
- The two men settled the problem.
- We settled the question in class.
- They settled the case quickly.
动词
A2
action
2
Make a permanent home
To start living in a place for a long time.
用法模式：
to settle in/at [a place]
常见错误：
Learners may confuse 'settle' with 'stay'; 'settle' implies long-term residence, not a short visit.
近义词
relocate (Focuses on the act of moving; does not always imply permanence like 'settle'.)
反义词
leave (To go away from a place instead of staying there.)
搭配
settle in a new city
|settle abroad
|settle permanently
主题
daily life
|travel
|housing
例句
- They settled in Canada after the war.
- The family settled in a small village by the sea.
- He finally settled in New York after years of moving around.
- Many immigrants settled in urban areas.
学习者例句
- We settled in Paris.
- My uncle settled in the city.
- They settled near the river.
- She settled in London last year.
动词
A2
action
3
Become or make calm and still
To make someone or yourself quiet and calm.
用法模式：
to settle [someone/something] down
常见错误：
Learners may forget that 'settle down' can mean calming oneself, not just starting to live somewhere.
近义词
soothe (Emphasizes comfort and emotional relief.)
反义词
agitate (To disturb or excite instead of calming.)
搭配
settle down after excitement
|settle the baby
|settle nerves
主题
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She tried to settle the crying baby.
- It took a while for the class to settle after recess.
- He settled his nerves before speaking.
- The horse settled once the noise stopped.
学习者例句
- The teacher settled the children.
- He settled after he sat down.
- She settled the baby.
- The dog settled when I petted it.
动词
A2
action
4
Pay what is owed
To pay money you owe for something.
用法模式：
to settle [a bill/debt/account]
近义词
pay off (Informal; often used for completely paying a debt.)
反义词
owe (To have an unpaid debt instead of paying it.)
搭配
settle a bill
|settle an account
|settle debts
主题
business
|daily life
|finance
例句
- We settled the bill before leaving the restaurant.
- He settled his debts after getting his salary.
- The company settled all outstanding accounts.
- Please settle your account within 30 days.
学习者例句
- I will settle the bill now.
- She settled her debt yesterday.
- They settled the account quickly.
- He settled his bill at the hotel.
动词
B1
action
5
Sink or move downward slowly
To slowly go down and stay there.
近义词
sink (Implies moving down into liquid or soft material; 'settle' can be broader.)
反义词
rise (To move upward instead of downward.)
搭配
dust settles on surfaces
|mud settles at the bottom
主题
nature
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Dust settled on the furniture overnight.
- The sediment settled at the bottom of the jar.
- Her dress settled gently around her feet.
- The house had settled over time, causing cracks in the walls.
学习者例句
- Dust settles on the table.
- The sand settles in water.
- The leaves settle on the ground.
- The dirt settles at the bottom.
语法
词典原形
settle
IPA
GB/sˈɛtəl/
US/sˈɛtəl/
音节与重音
settle （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (settle)
词形变化
Verb
- Base: settle
- 3rd Person Singular: settles
- Present Participle: settling
- Past: settled
词族
Forms
settles
verb
settling
verb
settled
verb
Core family
settlement
noun B1
settler
noun B1
Related words
resettle
verb B2
resettlement
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
unsettle
verb B2
相关表达
let the dust settle
1/lˈɛt ðə dˈʌst sˈɛtəl/
idiom
Wait until things calm down
To wait until a situation becomes calmer before making decisions or taking action.
例句
- Let's let the dust settle before discussing this again.
- They waited for the dust to settle after the announcement before reacting.
settle down
1/sˈɛtəl dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
Become calm or begin steady life
To become quiet and calm, or to start living in one place for a long time.
例句
- After years of travel, he decided to settle down in a small town.
- The teacher asked the students to settle down before starting the lesson.
settle for
1/sˈɛtəl fɚ/
phrasal verb
Accept less than you want
To accept something that is not exactly what you wanted because it is good enough.
例句
- She couldn't find her favorite dress, so she settled for another one.
- I won't settle for anything less than the best.
settle in
1/sˈɛtəl ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Get used to new surroundings
To become comfortable in a new home, job, or situation.
例句
- It took him a few weeks to settle in at his new job.
- Once we settled in, we started exploring the neighborhood.
settle up
1/sˈɛtəl ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Pay shared costs or debts
To pay someone the money you owe them, especially after sharing costs.
例句
- Let's settle up before we leave the restaurant.
- I need to settle up with you for last night's tickets.