| 词汇 | batten |
| 释义 | batten /`batṇ/ batten 1 n. A narrow strip of wood used to nail across two boards, to fasten a piece of canvas to the deck of a ship, or the like; a cleat. (船之)压条；条板。 (过去式: battened; 过去完成式: battened; 现在进行式: battening) v.t. To fasten with such strips. 钉扣板以固定。 phrases batten down the hatches (a)(为防备风雨而)钉扣板(板条)于舱口防水布上。(b)(为应付难关于)加强整顿；提高警觉。 batten 2 (过去式: battened; 过去完成式: battened; 现在进行式: battening) v.t. To grow fat. 发胖。 To thrive at the expense of others. 利用他人而自肥。 It is not fair to batten on one's relatives. 利用亲戚自饱私囊是不应该的。 |
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