➡ See also the entry for solve1另见solve条第1义resolve ♦︎ settle ♦︎ repair ♦︎ mend ♦︎ patch sth upThese words all mean to put an end to a disagreement, find a solution to a problem or improve a bad relationship.这些词均表示消除分歧、解决问题或改善关系。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to settle / patch up sth with sb◆to resolve / settle / mend / patch up your differences◆to resolve / settle a / an dispute / argument / crisis / matter / issue◆to resolve / mend matters◆to repair / mend / patch up a rift / the damage / relations◆to mend / patch up a relationship / marriage■resolverɪˈzɒlv; NAmErɪˈzɑːlv [transitive] (ratherformal) to find a satisfactory solution to a problem or argument解决(问题或争论)◆Where can ordinary people get help with resolving family problems?普通人在哪儿能得到解决家庭问题的帮助?◆The matter has never really been satisfactorily resolved.这个问题从未真正圆满解决。 see also resolution ⇨ solution■settle [transitive, intransitive] to put an end to an argument or disagreement结束(争论、争端等);解决(分歧、纠纷等)◆Talks will be held in an attempt to settle the dispute.将举行会谈以解决纠纷。◆I want this thing settled.我希望解决此事。◆The company agreed to settle out of court(= come to an agreement without going to court).那家公司同意庭外和解。 see also settlement ⇨ agreement1■repair [transitive] to say or do sth in order to improve a bad situation or relationship补救,纠正,弥补(恶劣情况或关系)◆They moved quickly to repair relations between themselves and the US.他们迅速行动起来,修复与美国的关系。◆It was too late to repair the damage done to the relationship.修复受到损害的关系为时已晚。■mend [transitive] to find a solution to a disagreement or improve a bad situation or relationship弥合(分歧);改善(恶劣情况或关系)◆They met in an attempt to mend their differences.他们见面会谈,试图消除分歧。◆Is it too late to mend fences with your ex-wife(= settle your disagreement with her)?你想和前妻消除隔阂是不是太晚了?■ˌpatch sth ˈup
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(ratherinformal) to stop quarrelling with sb and become friends again和好;讲和◆Have you managed to patch things up with him?你有没有和他重归于好?