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词组 batten down
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batten down

[intransitive/transitive]
present tense
I/you/we/they batten down
he/she/it battens down
present participle battening down
past tense battened down
past participle battened down
  1. 1
    to make something such as a door or window safe by closing it tightly or fastening it with a piece of wood

    The ship had battened down, ready for the storm.

    The plastic sheeting can be used to cover a roof but it has to be securely battened down.

     Synonyms and related words
    To close or lock something: close off, close up, lock out...
  2. 2
    to get ready or to make something ready for a difficult or dangerous situation

    With interest rates set to rise, it's time to batten down our budgets.

     Synonyms and related words
    To be ready, or to get ready for something: stand by, brace, steel yourself...
  3. 3
    batten down the hatches
    1. a.
      to prepare for a difficult or dangerous situation by taking action to protect yourself （为困难或危险的情况）作好准备
       Synonyms and related words
      To defend or protect yourself: fight off, fend off, stand up to...
    2. b.
      to close the entrances to the lower part of a ship very tightly, especially in a storm （尤指在暴风雨中）封舱
       Synonyms and related words
      To close or lock something: close off, close up, lock out...
See also main entry: batten
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