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settle for

英 [ˈsetl fɔː(r)]

美 [ˈsetl fɔːr]

选择; (尤指)勉强接受,将就

柯林斯词典

  • PHRASAL VERB 选择;(尤指)勉强接受,将就
    If yousettle forsomething, you choose or accept it, especially when it is not what you really want but there is nothing else available.
    1. Virginia was a perfectionist. She was just not prepared to settle for anything mediocre...
      弗吉尼娅是个完美主义者,她根本不愿意拿任何普普通通毫无特色的东西将就。
    2. England will have to settle for third or fourth place.
      英格兰将只好接受第三或第四的排名。

双语例句

  • I only settle for the very best.
    我只与最优秀的女人上床。
  • I'll settle for the chicken and chips.
    我就吃鸡肉和薯条好了。
  • So I had to settle for this comment.
    对于这些评论我还是感到挺满足的。
  • I think I will probably have to settle for what I am now.
    我想我可能得满足于我现在的样子了。
  • In that case, you may settle for better compensation or a new job title with added responsibility.
    这样的话,你可能会得到更好的补偿,或者得到新的工作头衔,肩负更重大的责任。
  • He was wise to accept this and settle for what was possible.
    他明智地接受了这一事实,并为可能的目标而努力。
  • I think I'll settle for smaller mugs, thank you!
    我想我会好好解决小茶杯,谢谢!
  • Listen, I'd settle for those shoes.
    听着,给我那对鞋便好了。
  • It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but I'm not willing to settle for once.
    这是我终生唯一的体验但是我并不满足。
  • Virginia was a perfectionist. She was just not prepared to settle for anything mediocre
    弗吉尼娅是个完美主义者,她根本不愿意拿任何普普通通毫无特色的东西将就。