Friday，2026.06.05

New words：

settle /ˈsetl/

v. 解决（争端、问题）
v. 定居；安家落户
v.（泥沙、尘土）下沉，沉淀

详细词源拆解：

词根 set（安放、固定） + 指小后缀 -le；本义 “安放妥当、固定下来”。
词义演变：① 事物固定→解决（纠纷、问题）； ② 人落脚安家→定居； ③ 杂质下沉→沉淀。

词汇家族

set (v. 放置)
→ settle (v. 解决；定居；沉淀)
→ settlement (n. 定居点；解决)
→ settler (n. 移民；殖民者)

必记高频搭配

settle problems 解决问题

We work together to settle all difficult study problems.

settle a quarrel 平息争吵

Parents help settle a quarrel between the two little boys.

settle in a place 在某地定居

Many families choose to settle in this quiet small town.

settle down 安定下来；静下心

Try to settle down and focus on your daily homework.
Leave the water still to let the mud settle to the bottom.

关键使用提醒

1. 变形：不规则变化，过去式 settled，无双写 t

2. 固定短语：settle on sth 商定、选定某物 / 方案

   We settle on blue as the color of our class uniform.
   我们敲定蓝色作为班服的选用颜色。

3. settle down 两层常用含义：①静下心 ②安稳定居

   He wants to settle down and live a simple peaceful life.
   他想要安定下来，过上平淡安稳的日子。