| 释义 |
settle on (something) settle on (something)To come to a decision about something; to determine or agree on something, especially after a prolonged debate or decision-making process. Have you kids settled on an idea for your school project yet? It took some time, but Sarah and I finally settled on an appropriate price for the house.See also: on, settlesettle on somethingto decide on something. We've discussed the merits of all of them, and we've settled on this one. I can't settle on one or the other, so I'll buy both.See also: on, settlesettle onAlso, settle upon. 1. Decide something, as in They finally settled on Bermuda for their vacation. [Second half of 1700s] 2. Give property or a title to someone, as in She settled an annuity on her husband. [Mid-1600s] See also: on, settlesettle on or settle uponv. To reach some decision; determine something: They discussed several choices for vacation and finally settled on a trip to Florida.See also: on, settle |