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settling

UK //ˈset.lɪŋ//US //ˈset̬.lɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'setlen',与古英语 'setlan'(固定)相关,最终源于原始日耳曼语词根。

noun

❶ 指沉淀物或沉降过程,通常用于描述液体中固体颗粒逐渐下沉的现象。

“After stirring, wait for the settling of the particles at the bottom.”

(搅拌后,等待颗粒沉淀到底部。)

“The settling of dust made the air clearer.”

(灰尘的沉降使空气变得更清新。)

同义词:sedimentation, deposition, accumulation

verb

❶ 指逐渐安定下来或解决某事,常用于描述人或事物达到稳定状态。

“They are settling into their new home.”

(他们正在适应他们的新家。)

“The dispute was finally settling after long negotiations.”

(经过长时间的谈判,争端终于得到解决。)

同义词:resolving, calming, stabilizing

常见短语

settling down — 指安定下来,通常用于描述人开始稳定的生活或关系。

“After years of traveling, he is finally settling down in a small town.”

(经过多年的旅行,他终于在一个小镇安定下来。)

settling in — 指适应新环境或新角色,常用于描述过渡期。

“She is still settling in at her new job.”

(她仍在适应她的新工作。)