n. a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it
n. something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making
n. an area where a group of families live together
n. 安顿, 解决, 处理, 结算, 殖民, 殖民地, 沉降
[医] 居住区; 沉渣
1. The company reached a settlement with the workers after the long dispute.
经过漫长的争议，公司与工人达成了和解。
2. The settlement of the new town was built near the river.
新镇的定居点建在河附近。
3. They agreed on a financial settlement to resolve the issue quickly.
他们同意进行财务和解，以迅速解决问题。