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settlements

/ˈset.l.mənts/

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noun

定居点，殖民地

The act of settling.

Examples :

"The settlements in the lawsuit allowed both companies to avoid a long and expensive trial. "

通过庭外和解，两家公司都避免了漫长而昂贵的审判。

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安顿, 定居，居住地

The state of being settled.

Examples :

"The settlements in the old building meant dust and cobwebs were everywhere, showing no one had lived there in years. "

老旧建筑里安顿下来的状态意味着到处都是灰尘和蜘蛛网，表明多年来无人居住。

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noun

定居点，殖民地。

A colony that is newly established; a place or region newly settled.

Examples :

"The first settlements in the area were small villages built near the river for water and farming. "

这个地区最早的定居点都是一些靠近河流的小村庄，方便取水和耕种。

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居民点，聚居地。

A community of people living together, such as a hamlet, village, town, or city.

Examples :

"Many small settlements dotted the landscape, connected only by dirt roads. "

许多小型居民点星罗棋布地散落在乡间，只有泥泞的土路将它们连接起来。

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noun

沉降，下沉。

The gradual sinking of a building. Fractures or dislocations caused by settlement.

Examples :

"The old house showed significant settlements in its foundation, causing cracks in the walls. "

这栋老房子的地基出现了明显的沉降，导致墙壁上出现了裂缝。

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noun

结算，清算

The delivery of goods by the seller and payment for them by the buyer, under a previously agreed trade or transaction or contract entered into.

Examples :

"The company ensures prompt settlements for all its delivered products, so vendors get paid quickly. "

公司保证所有交付产品的及时结算，确保供应商能迅速收到付款。

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noun

财产处分，产权授予.

A disposition of property, or the act of granting it.

Examples :

"The wealthy grandfather made generous settlements for each of his grandchildren, ensuring they would have funds for their future education and well-being. "

那位富有的祖父为每个孙辈都做了慷慨的财产处分，确保他们有资金用于未来的教育和生活保障。

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居民点，聚居地，定居地

A settled place of abode; residence; a right growing out of legal residence.

Examples :

"After the family moved to the new town, they found a suitable residence and established their settlements. "

这家人搬到新镇后，找到了合适的住所，并安顿了下来。

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解决，和解，协议。

A resolution of a dispute.

Examples :

"The two companies reached settlements in their legal dispute, avoiding a long trial. "

两家公司在法律纠纷中达成了和解协议，避免了漫长的审判。

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