battered

• 形容某物因长期使用或粗暴对待而破损、磨损或受击打。也指人被打伤或遭受虐待。

Describes something that is damaged, worn, or beaten, often from heavy use or rough treatment.

1. Damaged from useB1formal

   Worn out, damaged, or in poor condition due to heavy use or rough treatment.

   破旧的

   • He drove a battered old truck that had seen better days.
   • The suitcase was battered after years of travel.
   • She held a battered copy of her favorite novel.

   同义词beat-updamageddilapidatedfrayedmangledshabbyweatheredwornworn-out

   反义词immaculatemintnewpristineunblemishedunscathedunused

2. Physically beatenB2formal

   Having been hit repeatedly or physically abused.

   被打的

   • The battered child was taken to a shelter.
   • He looked battered after the fight.
   • The victim showed signs of being battered.

   同义词abusedbeatenhitmaltreated

   反义词protectedunharmedunhurtuntouched

3. Coated in batterA2informal

   Covered in a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk before being fried.

   裹面糊的

   • We ordered battered fish and chips.
   • The battered shrimp were crispy and delicious.
   • She made battered onion rings for the party.

• 动词，指反复猛烈地击打某人或某物；也指在煎炸前把食物裹上用面粉、鸡蛋和牛奶调成的面糊。

A verb used to indicate the act of hitting someone or something repeatedly and violently, or to coat food in a mixture of flour, egg, and milk before frying.

1. Hit repeatedlyB2formal

   To strike someone or something repeatedly with force.

   连续猛击

   • The storm battered the coast with strong winds.
   • He was accused of battering his opponent during the fight.
   • The waves battered the old ship against the rocks.

   同义词beatbelaborbuffetclobberhammerpoundpummelstrikethrash

   反义词caresssoothestroke

2. Damage or wear downB2formal

   To damage or cause to deteriorate through repeated blows or harsh treatment.

   损坏或磨损

   • Years of neglect had battered the building's facade.
   • The constant criticism battered her self-confidence.
   • The old car was battered by years of rough roads.

   同义词beatbludgeonbuffetclobberhammermaulpeltpoundpummelthrash

   反义词fortifymendprotectrepairrestorestrengthen