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batten /ˈbætn/ ●ˌbatten sth ˈdownto fasten sth firmly in order to prevent damage by storms or winds 固定,钉住(以防风暴)◆They managed to batten down the shutters and doors before the hurricane hit. 赶在飓风来袭前,他们总算钉牢了百叶窗和屋门。[v + adv + n] [v + n/pron + adv] ●ˌbatten down the ˈhatchesto prepare for difficult times ahead 为应付困难作准备;未雨绸缪◆Businesses are battening down the hatches and preparing for a difficult year. 各企业都在早作筹划,以应对困难的一年。 |