batten down

• 动词短语，意为用木板等牢牢固定或封住某物，常用于暴风雨来临前封舱、加固门窗；引申为做好准备应对困难局面。

A phrasal verb meaning to fasten or secure something firmly, often used in the context of preparing for a storm or difficult situation.

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1. Secure for stormformal

   To fasten or secure something, especially on a ship, to prepare for a storm or bad weather.

   为抵御风暴而固定

   • The sailors battened down the hatches before the hurricane.
   • We need to batten down the windows and doors before the storm hits.
   • They battened down all loose equipment on the deck.

   同义词fastensecuretie down

2. Prepare for difficultyinformal

   To prepare oneself or a situation for a difficult or challenging event.

   做好应对困难的准备

   • The company is battening down for a tough financial quarter.
   • We should batten down and get ready for the busy holiday season.
   • He battened down his schedule to focus on the exam.

   同义词bracefortifyprepare

基本动词batten