to batten down
基本解释
- [交通运输工程]压紧舱盖布
英汉例句
- As a storm was brewing the crew received orders to batten down the hatches.
暴风雨即将来临,因此船长命令水手将舱口封好。 - On closer inspection, however, it becomes clear that the crisis forced the industry as a whole to batten down the hatches.
然而,通过更仔细地观察,我们可以清晰地发现,这场危机迫使整个保险业严正以待。 - The crew had been mustered to batten down the hatches.
所有船员被集合起来进行封舱以防暴风雨袭击。 - Another expression linked to sailing is batten down the hatches.
- Many universities' first instinct will be to batten down the hatches and wait for this storm to pass.
ECONOMIST: Schumpeter - She will need the network as she continues to batten down the hatches.
FORBES: Weathering The Economic Storm - At least until the first Vioxx cases, Gilmartin's job is to batten down the hatches and hold the ship through the storm.
FORBES: Why Merck's CEO Should Keep His Job
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专业释义
- 压紧舱盖布