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。 To fasten with such strips. 钉扣板以固定。 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。 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。 |