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settlement
UK /ˈsetlmənt/
US /ˈsetlmənt/
和解；解决协议；定居点；聚居地；结算；清偿
n. 和解；解决协议
n. 定居点；聚居地
n. 结算；清偿
例句
The neighbours finally reached a settlement over the damaged fence.
邻居们终于就受损围栏的问题达成了和解。
Ancient settlements often developed near rivers because reliable water supplies supported farming, trade, and daily life.
古代聚居地往往形成于河流附近，因为可靠的水源能支持农业、贸易和日常生活。
常用搭配
- reach a settlement｜达成和解
- a peace settlement｜和平协议
- a rural settlement｜乡村聚居地
- settlement of debts｜债务清偿
词形与相关词
settle (v.) · settler (n.) · settled (adj.)
用法提示
可指争议的解决协议，也可指人们居住的定居点。