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settlements

UK //ˈset.l̩.mənts//US //ˈset̬.l̩.mənts//

词源

源自中古英语 'settlement',来自动词 'settle'(定居、解决),最终源于古英语 'setlan'(安置)。

noun

❶ 指人们定居的地方或社区,通常指新建的或小型的居住区,可以是村庄、小镇或殖民地等。

“The early settlers built small settlements along the river.”

(早期的定居者在河边建立了小型定居点。)

“Archaeologists discovered ancient settlements in the valley.”

(考古学家在山谷中发现了古代定居点。)

❶ 在法律或金融领域,指双方达成协议或解决争议后的最终安排或支付。

“The two companies reached a financial settlement after the dispute.”

(两家公司在争议后达成了财务和解。)

“The divorce settlement included a fair division of assets.”

(离婚协议包括资产的公平分配。)

同义词:communities, agreements, resolutions, colonies, compensations

常见短语

out-of-court settlement — 指在法庭外达成的和解协议,通常用于避免漫长的法律诉讼。

“They preferred an out-of-court settlement to avoid legal fees.”

(他们更倾向于庭外和解以避免法律费用。)

peace settlement — 指在冲突或战争后达成的和平协议,旨在结束敌对状态。

“The peace settlement was signed after months of negotiations.”

(经过数月的谈判,和平协议终于签署。)