n.

1. 解决[U][C]
   the settlement of differences

   分歧的解决

2. 清算，结帐[U][C]
   the settlement of an account

   结帐

3. 殖民；定居[U]
4. 殖民地；新拓居地；租界[C]
   The British Empire had many settlements.

   大英帝国有许多殖民地

5. 沉降；沉陷[U]
6. 安顿，安身[U]
7. 【律】财产授与；依法设定的财产[U][C][（+on/upon）]
8. 社会福利团体[C]

n.

1. the action or process of settling.
2. an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict.
3. a place where people establish a community.
4. Law  an arrangement whereby property passes to a person or succession of people as dictated by the settlor.