settlement
英 /ˈsetlmənt/ 美 /ˈsetlmənt/
- n. 和解；解决协议An agreement that ends a dispute.
- n. 定居点；聚居地A place where people establish a community.
- n. 结算；清偿The payment of money owed.
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。
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
辨析提示
可指争议的解决协议，也可指人们居住的定居点。
词族
settle (v.)、settler (n.)、settled (adj.)
近义 agreement
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