settle for
形容词和名词的不同含义: - 形容词:妥协的,勉强接受的,满足于(仅仅)的 - 名词:妥协,勉强接受,满足于(仅仅)的事物 词语辨析: - settle for与compromise的区别在于,settle for强调对某个选择或结果的妥协,而compromise强调双方达成的妥协。 - settle for与accept的区别在于,settle for表示对某个选择或结果的勉强接受或满足,而accept表示对某个事实或观点的接受。 词汇扩充: - settle: 解决,安定,定居 - for: 为了,对于 近义词: - compromise, accept, make do with, be content with, be satisfied with, be happy with 反义词: - insist on, hold out for 柯林斯词典定义: settle for (phrasal verb) If you settle for something, you agree to accept it although it is not exactly what you want or deserve. (INFORMAL) - Example: I had hoped to win the case but eventually settled for a cash payment. - Example: He had always wanted to be a doctor, but he settled for a career in medical research. - Example: I wasn't happy with the salary they offered, but I settled for it because I needed a job. 牛津词典定义: settle for (phrasal verb) Accept or agree to (something that is not exactly what one wants). - Example: He wanted a sports car, but he settled for a cheaper model. - Example: She settled for second place in the competition.用法
- settle for后面常跟名词、代词或动名词作宾语。 - settle for也可以用作否定句,表示不满意地接受某事物。相关例句
- We couldn't find the perfect house, so we settled for one that was close enough. (我们找不到完美的房子,所以我们接受了一个差不多的。)
- He wanted to be the team captain, but he settled for being vice captain. (他想当队长,但他接受了副队长的职位。)
- She always dreamed of a big wedding, but due to budget constraints, she settled for a small ceremony. (她一直梦想着一场盛大的婚礼,但由于预算限制,她接受了一次小型的仪式。)
- After negotiating with the seller, they settled for a lower price. (与卖家协商后,他们接受了一个较低的价格。)
- He wasn't happy with the job offer, but he settled for it because he needed the money. (他对工作的offer不满意,但因为需要钱,所以接受了它。)
- They couldn't reach a compromise, so they settled for a temporary solution. (他们无法达成妥协,所以他们接受了一个临时的解决方案。)
- She wanted the promotion, but she settled for a pay raise instead. (她想要晋升,但最终接受了加薪。)
- He had his heart set on becoming an actor, but he settled for a career in advertising. (他一心想成为演员,但最终选择了从事广告行业。)
- They couldn't agree on a restaurant, so they settled for ordering takeout. (他们无法就一家餐厅达成一致,所以最终选择了外卖。)
- She wanted a new car, but she settled for a used one to save money. (她想要一辆新车,但为了省钱,最终选择了一辆二手车。)
- He refused to settle for anything less than the best. (他拒绝接受除最好之外的任何事物。)
- They settled for a draw after a hard-fought match. (在一场激烈的比赛后,他们以平局收场。)
- She settled for a compromise to avoid further arguments. (为了避免进一步争论,她接受了妥协。)
- He wanted the job, but they settled for someone with more experience. (他想要那份工作,但他们选择了一个经验更丰富的人。)
- They couldn't find the perfect gift, so they settled for a gift card. (他们找不到完美的礼物,所以选择了一张礼品卡。)
- She wasn't happy with the hotel room, but she settled for it because it was the only one available. (她对酒店房间不满意,但因为只有这一个可用,所以接受了它。)
- They settled for a compromise solution that satisfied both parties. (他们接受了一个妥协的解决方案,满足了双方的需求。)
- He settled for a career in teaching, even though he had originally wanted to be a lawyer. (尽管最初想成为律师,但他最终选择了从教的职业。)
- She settled for a quick snack instead of a proper meal. (她选择了一个快速的小吃,而不是正餐。)
- They couldn't agree on a movie, so they settled for watching a TV show. (他们无法就一部电影达成一致,所以选择了看电视节目。)
- He settled for a compromise that was fair to all parties involved. (他接受了一个对所有相关方都公平的妥协。)