batten

• 指用于固定、支撑或加固的长而薄的条状材料，如木条或金属条；也指用于软垫或寝具中的填充条。

A noun referring to a long, thin strip of material, such as wood or metal, used to secure, support, or reinforce something, or to a strip of material used in upholstery or bedding.

1. Stuffing materialB2formal

   A soft filling made from rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber, used in upholstery or bedding.

   填絮材料

   • The mattress was filled with a thick layer of batten.
   • She used cotton batten to stuff the cushions.
   • The quilt is made with synthetic batten for extra warmth.

   同义词battingfillingpaddingstuffingwadding

2. Strip for supportB2formal

   A long, narrow strip of material, such as wood or metal, fixed to something to hold it firm or provide support.

   板条

   • The carpenter nailed a batten to the wall to secure the shelf.
   • Battens are used in roofing to hold the tiles in place.
   • He attached a metal batten to reinforce the wooden frame.

   同义词barlathrailslatstrip

3. To furnish with battensC1formal

   The act of providing or equipping something with battens for support or reinforcement.

   用板条加固

   • The workers battened the roof before installing the tiles.
   • They decided to batten the walls to prevent warping.
   • The ship was battened down for the storm.

4. To secure with battensC1formal

   The act of fastening or securing something using battens, often for safety or stability.

   用板条固定

   • The crew battened the hatches before the hurricane hit.
   • He battened the loose boards to the fence.
   • They battened the cargo to prevent it from shifting during transport.

   反义词loosenreleaseundounfasten

• 动词，指用板条等固定或加固某物；也指靠损害他人而获利、养肥自己。

A verb meaning to fasten or secure something, typically with battens, or to thrive or prosper at the expense of others.

1. To furnish with battensC1formal

   To provide or fit something with strips of wood or metal for support or reinforcement.

   用板条加固

   • The carpenter battened the door to make it more secure.
   • They battened the roof to prevent it from leaking.
   • The ship's deck was battened down before the storm.

2. To secure with battensC1formal

   To fasten or close something firmly using strips of wood or metal.

   用板条固定

   • The crew battened down the hatches as the hurricane approached.
   • He battened the crate shut with wooden slats.
   • The windows were battened to keep out the cold.

   同义词barbatten downboard upclampfastensecure

3. To thrive at the expense of othersC2formalbritish

   To grow or prosper by exploiting or taking advantage of someone or something.

   损人利己

   • The corrupt officials battened on the public funds.
   • He battened on the misfortunes of others to build his fortune.
   • The company battened on the cheap labor of migrant workers.

   同义词exploitfattenfeedflourishpreyprosperthrive

短语动词变体batten down