settling

• 指逐渐下沉或降到较低水平的过程，常用于沉积物沉降或地面下陷的语境。

A noun referring to the process of gradually sinking to a lower level, often used in contexts like sediment deposition or ground subsidence.

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1. Gradual sinkingB2formal

   A process of slowly moving downward or sinking to a lower level, often referring to sediment or structures.

   沉降

   • The settling of the foundation caused cracks in the walls.
   • Sediment settling at the bottom of the lake takes many years.
   • Engineers monitor the settling of the building after construction.

   同义词descentdropsettlementsinkingsubsidence

• 用于表示解决争端、安定下来或建立固定居所的动词。

A verb used to indicate the act of resolving a dispute, coming to rest, or establishing a permanent residence.

1. Resolve a disputeB1formal

   To bring a disagreement or conflict to an end by mutual agreement.

   解决争端

   • They settled the argument without going to court.
   • The two companies settled the lawsuit out of court.
   • We need to settle this matter before the deadline.

   同义词arbitrateclear upiron outmediatenegotiatepatch upreconcileresolvesort outwork out

   反义词agitateinstigateprovokestir

2. Make a homeA2formal

   To establish a permanent residence in a place.

   定居

   • They decided to settle in a small town after traveling.
   • Many immigrants settled in New York City.
   • He settled in the countryside after retirement.

   同义词colonizelocatesettle down

3. Pay a debtB1formal

   To pay money owed, such as a bill or account.

   结清

   • Please settle your account by the end of the month.
   • She settled the restaurant bill with cash.
   • He settled all his debts before moving abroad.

   同义词cleardischargeliquidatepaypay offsatisfysquare

   反义词defaultowe

4. Become calm or stableB1formal

   To become quiet, calm, or steady after a period of activity or disturbance.

   平静下来

   • The dust settled after the storm passed.
   • He took a deep breath to settle his nerves.
   • The situation will settle down once the new rules are in place.

   同义词abatecalm downeasequiet downrelaxsteadysubside

   反义词agitatedisquietdisturbroilunsettleupset

短语动词变体settle downsettle on