| 释义 |
● ˈsettle for sth to accept sth that is not exactly what you want but is the best that is available 勉强接受；将就◆ In the end they had to settle for a draw . 最后，他们只好接受平局的结果。◆ I couldn't afford the house I really wanted , so I had to settle for second best . 我真心想要的房子我买不起，所以只得退而求其次了。See also settle |