settlement
/ˈsetlmənt/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4246 in the learning path
和解；解决协议
Definitions
n. An agreement that ends a dispute.
和解；解决协议
n. A place where people establish a community.
定居点；聚居地
n. The payment of money owed.
结算；清偿
Example
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。
Collocations
- reach a settlement
- a peace settlement
- a rural settlement
- settlement of debts
Word family
- settle (v.)
- settler (n.)
- settled (adj.)
Synonyms
- agreement
Usage tip
可指争议的解决协议，也可指人们居住的定居点。
FAQ
- What does settlement mean?
- An agreement that ends a dispute. A place where people establish a community. The payment of money owed.
- How is settlement pronounced?
- UK /ˈsetlmənt/, US /ˈsetlmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
