| 释义 |
batten1/ˈbæt(ə)n/ n. & v.●n. 1 a long flat strip of squared timber or metal, esp. used to hold something in place or as a fastening against a wall etc. (尤指压住物品或固定在墙等上的)板条，压条 2 a strip of wood used for clamping the boards of a door etc. (固定门板等用的)木条 3 Naut. a strip of wood or metal for securing a tarpaulin over a ship's hatchway 【海】(固定舱口油布用的)木板条(或金属条) ●v. tr. strengthen or fasten with battens 用板条加固(或固定) □ batten down the hatches 1 Naut. secure a ship's tarpaulins 【海】封舱 2 prepare for a difficulty or crisis 对困难(或危机)做好准备 [Old French batant, part. of batre ‘beat’, from Latin battuere] |