| 词组 | fasten |
| 释义 | phrasefasten[fastened, fastened, fastening] fasten on/upon ! Fasten upon is more formal than fasten on, and is mostly used in writing. fasten on/upon sth formal to give particular attention to something, especially because you think it is important, useful or serious: The press was quick to fasten on the dangers of genetically modified foods.fasten on to sth He immediately fastened on the fact that she didn't have much experience of marketing.■ SIMILAR TO: home in on, latch on to/onto fasten onto fasten onto sb to follow someone and stay with them, especially when they do not want you to: Stella immediately fastened onto the best-looking man at the party and refused to leave his side.■ SIMILAR TO: latch on to/onto fasten up fasten up sth • fasten sth up • fasten up to join together two sides of something such as a coat, shirt, bag etc so it is closed, or to become joined in this way: Fasten up your coat - it's freezing outside. My fingers are so numb I can't fasten my shirt up properly. This bag is too full - it won't fasten up.■ SIMILAR TO: do up fasten upon ► see fasten on/upon fasten downTo attach or connect something to something else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fasten" and "down." Fasten that tile down before someone trips on it. I fastened down the car seat, so it shouldn't budge at all. fasten down to (something)To attach or connect something to something else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fasten" and "down." Fasten that tile down to the floor before someone trips on it. fasten (up)on1. Literally, to attach or connect something to something else. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "fasten" and "on." I fastened a name tag upon my shirt and walked into the auditorium. 2. By extension, to focus one's attention on someone or something. Luckily, the baby fastened upon the music and stopped crying within minutes. fasten (someone, something, or oneself) to (someone or something)To attach or connect someone, something, or oneself to something else. Fasten that tile to the floor before someone trips on it. I fastened a name tag to my shirt and walked into the auditorium. Please use your seatbelt to fasten yourself to your seat before the ride begins. fasten upTo secure or close something, as by using buttons, zippers, etc. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fasten" and "up." It's freezing today, so be sure to fasten up your coat. fasten someone or something (on)to someone or somethingto attach people or things together. He fastened himself onto the mast of the boat with a length of rope. I fastened a note onto Jimmy, so his kindergarten teacher would read it and remind him to wear his gloves home. fasten something down (to something)to attach something down to something else. Fasten this board down to the top of the workbench. Please fasten down the board. fasten something upto close something up, using buttons, a zipper, snaps, hooks, a clasp, or other things meant to hold something closed. Please fasten this up for me. I can't reach the zipper. Please fasten up my buttons in back. fasten (up)on someone or something1. Lit. to take firm hold of someone or something. She fastened upon me and would not let me go until she finished speaking. I don't like people who fasten on me and ask a lot of questions. 2. Fig. to fix one's attention on someone or something. He fastened upon the picture for a brief moment and then turned away. The baby fastened on the television screen and watched it for many minutes. |
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