0 to reach a decision or an agreement about something, or to end a disagreement -- 確定;決定;解決,結束(爭端等)
Good, that's all settled - you send out the invitations for the party, and I'll organize the food. 好,那就這麽決定了——你發送派對的請帖,我來準備吃的。
[ + question word ] They haven't yet settled when the wedding is going to be. 他們還沒有確訂婚禮在甚麽時候舉行。
"The tickets are €40 each." "Well, that settles that - I can't afford that much." 「入場券每張40歐元。」「好吧,那就算了吧,我付不起那麽多錢。」
I'd like to get this matter settled once and for all (= reach a final decision on it). 我想把這件事了結了。
The details of the contract have not yet been settled. 合約的細節問題仍然沒有談妥。
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). 我們的律師建議我們最好在庭外和解。
It took months to settle (= bring to an end) the dispute/strike. 用了好幾個月的時間才解決這次爭端/結束這次罷工。
My father and I have agreed finally to settle our differences (= stop arguing). 我和我父親最後同意不再爭論。
1 to relax into a comfortable position -- (使)(舒舒服服地)坐下;安頓下來
2 to go and live somewhere, especially permanently -- (尤指永久地)定居,安家
3 to move to a lower level and stay there; to drop -- 降落;沈降
The house had been empty for years, and dust had settled on all the surfaces. 這棟房子多年來一直空著,所有東西上面都積了一層灰。
Do you think the snow will settle (= remain on the ground and other surfaces without melting)? 你認爲會積雪嗎?
The contents of this package may settle (= fall towards the bottom of the container and so seem to be less). 包裹裡的東西可以再壓緊一些。
4 to pay, especially money that you owe -- 支付(尤指欠款或被索款項);償付;結算
5 to become quiet and calm, or to make something or someone do this -- (使)安靜下來;(使)平靜下來
The weather is expected to settle towards the end of the week. 天氣預計會在週末時穩定下來。
I'll call you back as soon as I've settled the kids for the night. 我把孩子們安頓下來睡覺後,就馬上回你電話。
Before a performance, she takes three deep breaths to settle her nerves. 在演出之前,她會深呼吸三次來平定緊張的情緒。
We're very busy this week, but things should settle (down) a bit after the weekend. 我們這個星期很忙,不過週末之後事情應該會少一點。
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. 喬的父母很爲他擔心,因爲喬似乎做甚麽事都不能夠定下心來。
6 to reach and remain at a certain level or in a certain state -- 穩定下來
They're still dithering about who to invite, but we really need to get it settled.
We haven't quite settled who's responsible for what.
We settled in our comfortable carriage and watched the scenery roll by.
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