Arrangement 对比 Contract 对比 Made a deal 对比 Settlement

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Arrangement

前 1000（非常常见） A2 noun

Contract

正式 前 2000（常见） B2 noun

Made a deal

前 2000（常见）

Settlement

正式 前 2000（常见） C1 noun

最常见: Arrangement

	Arrangement	Contract	Made a deal	Settlement
发音	🇬🇧 /["/əˈreɪndʒmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əˈreɪndʒmənt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒntrækt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːntrækt/"]/	🇬🇧 //meɪd ə diːl// 🇺🇸 //meɪd ə dil//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈsetlmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈsetlmənt/"]/
含义	组织事物或计划的一种方式。 A way of organizing things or a plan.	两个或多个当事人之间的法律协议。 A legal agreement between two or more parties.	就某事达成一致，通常是跟生意有关的。 Agreed on something, usually business-related.	争执后达成的协议或决定。 An agreement or decision reached after a dispute.
例句	The flower arrangement in the center of the table is beautiful.	Before signing the contract, make sure to read all the terms carefully.	They finally made a deal after weeks of discussion.	The two companies reached a settlement to avoid going to court.
语域	中性	正式	中性	正式
常见程度	前 1000（非常常见）	前 2000（常见）	前 2000（常见）	前 2000（常见）
CEFR 等级	A2	B2	-	C1
词性	noun	noun		noun
搭配	alternative, better, different, make, complete, confirm, stand, fall through, arrangement for, arrangement with, alternative, better, different, make, complete, confirm, stand, fall through, arrangement for, arrangement with, business, contractual, financial, have, accept, agree, by (an/​the) arrangement, under an/​the arrangement, arrangement between, by prior arrangement, complex, complicated, physical, design, do	long-term, permanent, guaranteed, have, bid for, bid on, expire, be worth something, work, worker, manufacturer, in a/​the contract, on a contract, under contract (to), (a) breach of contract, a contract of employment, a contract of sale, take out, have out, killer, killing, contract on	make a deal, strike a deal, close a deal, reach a deal, finalize a deal	final, lasting, long-term, achieve, agree, reach, agreement, offer, settlement of, under a/​the settlement, settlement with, in settlement of, the terms of the settlement, final, lasting, long-term, achieve, agree, reach, agreement, offer, settlement of, under a/​the settlement, settlement with, in settlement of, the terms of the settlement, final, lasting, long-term, achieve, agree, reach, agreement, offer, settlement of, under a/​the settlement, settlement with, in settlement of, the terms of the settlement, final, lasting, long-term, achieve, agree, reach, agreement, offer, settlement of, under a/​the settlement, settlement with, in settlement of, the terms of the settlement, ancient, early, land, establish, found, grow up, patterns, site, ancient, early, land, establish, found, grow up, patterns, site
反义	disorganization, chaos, disorder	break, violate, disregard	-	disagreement, conflict, dispute
常见错误	Confusing 'arrangement' with 'arrive'., Using 'arrangement' without an object when it's not a standalone noun., Mixing up 'arrangement' with 'arrangement's' in possessive forms.	'Contract' confused with 'contracting' which relates to decreasing in size., Using 'contract' as a verb without an object, e.g. 'I will contract.' without specifying what., Mixing up 'contract' with 'agreement' (not all contracts are informal agreements).	Confused with 'made a deal on', which is less common., Omitting 'a' can sound incorrect., Using in negative form incorrectly, such as 'didn't made a deal'.	Using 'settlement' as a verb., Confusing 'settlement' with 'settler' (a person who settles)., Overusing in non-legal contexts.
用法说明	在谈论组织物品、计划或事件时使用'安排'。它是中性的，适合口头和书面交流。避免在非常随意的场合使用，简单的词可能更合适。 Use 'arrangement' when talking about organizing items, plans, or events. It’s neutral and suitable for both spoken and written communication. Avoid in very casual contexts where simpler words might work better.	在法律和商业场合使用'合同'。在随意的对话中可能不太合适。还要注意它在法律和一般用法中的不同含义。 Use 'contract' in legal and business contexts. It may not be suitable in casual conversations. Also, be aware of its different meanings in legal versus general usage.	可用于商业或日常语境；适用于正式和非正式对话。 Used in business or everyday contexts; appropriate for both formal and casual conversations.	通常用在法律语境中，指双方解决了问题。不适用于日常闲聊，非正式场合更倾向于使用‘协议’。 Used in legal contexts, often when parties resolve their issues. Not suitable for casual conversation. Prefer 'agreement' in informal discussions.

在真实片段中看它

But when you wake up, you won't even remember that we had an arrangement.

Arrangement

We hope you'll sign a contract to appear five times a year.

The Sopranos › S1 E1

about the hauling contract?

I wasn't aware we had any government contracts.

We hope you'll sign a contract to appear five times a year.

The Sopranos › S1 E1

about the hauling contract?

Contract

The Sopranos › S1 E1

Miss Meadow, we made a deal.

Made a deal

BROWNING: I'm not smelling settlement here. Take them down.

Settlement

常见问题：Arrangement 对比 Contract 对比 Made a deal 对比 Settlement

Arrangement、Contract、Made a deal和Settlement 有什么区别？

Arrangement: A way of organizing things or a plan. Contract: A legal agreement between two or more parties. Made a deal: Agreed on something, usually business-related. Settlement: An agreement or decision reached after a dispute.

哪个更常见：Arrangement、Contract、Made a deal和Settlement？

Arrangement 在日常英语中最常见。

哪个更高级：Arrangement、Contract、Made a deal和Settlement？

Settlement 级别最高，在 CEFR 量表上为 C1。

能各给一个例子吗？

Arrangement: The flower arrangement in the center of the table is beautiful. Contract: Before signing the contract, make sure to read all the terms carefully. Made a deal: They finally made a deal after weeks of discussion. Settlement: The two companies reached a settlement to avoid going to court.

我可以互换使用 Arrangement、Contract、Made a deal和Settlement 吗？

不总是。Arrangement、Contract、Made a deal和Settlement 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。