settle for
将就
常用释义
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基本释义
- 将就，勉强接受：指接受或容忍不如意的事物，放弃追求更好的选择。
例句
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1·They refused to settle for a promise of jam tomorrow.他们并不满足于那些美好未来的空话。来源: 《牛津词典》
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2·In the end they had to settle for a draw.最后，他们只好接受平局的结果。来源: 《牛津词典》
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3·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。来源: 《牛津词典》
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4·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。她就是无法勉强接受任何平庸的东西。来源: 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
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5·They have already declared their intention to fight on rather than settle for half-measures.他们已经宣布要继续战斗，而不是半途而废。来源: 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
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6·I am not prepared to see children in some parts of this country having to settle for a second-class education.我不愿看到在这个国家部分地区的儿童们只能勉强接受次等的教育。来源: 《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
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7·The letter mentions 20,000 pounds, but I don't know if they might settle for us.信上提到2万英镑，但我不知道他们能否接受我们的条件。
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8·And don't settle for just a job.不要单为了一份工作而去将就自己。
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9·Settle for nothing less.解决不能低于此。
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10·I settle for no less.我决不降低要求。