| 短语 | settle for sth |
| 释义 | settle for sth [not in passive 不用被动态] to accept something even though it is not the best, or not what you really want 勉强接受，将就:•They want $2500 for it, but they might settle for $2000.他们想卖 2500 美元，但 2000 美元他们可能也会接受。ˈsettle for sthto 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 tosettle 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。 |
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