n.木条，板条，压条，挂瓦条(用于固定其他建筑材料)
v.用板条或压条固定，（损人利己地）养肥自己

原形：batten第三人称单数：battens复数：battens过去式：battened过去分词：battened现在分词：battening

The crew battened down the hatches in preparation for the incoming storm.
船员们为了应对即将到来的风暴，把舱口盖紧闭起来。
She decided to batten on her savings until she found a new job.
她决定在找到新工作之前依靠积蓄生活。
The carpenter used battens to reinforce the roof structure.
木匠用木条加固了屋顶结构。
Batten disease is a rare and fatal genetic disorder affecting the nervous system.
巴顿病是一种罕见且致命的遗传性神经系统疾病。
They battened the edges of the tarpaulin to secure it against the wind.
他们把防水油布的边缘固定好，以防风吹走。
The company has been battening down costs to weather the economic downturn.
为了抵御经济衰退的影响，这家公司一直在削减成本。
He placed battens across the ceiling to create a grid for attaching the tiles.
他在天花板上横放了木条，以便创建一个网格来固定瓷砖。
During the recession, many families had to batten down their spending.
在经济衰退期间，许多家庭不得不缩减开支。
The sailmaker carefully sewed the battens into the sail to improve its shape and performance.
航海帆布制造商仔细地将支撑条缝入帆中，以改善其形状和性能。
In preparation for the hurricane, residents were advised to batten down all outdoor furniture.
为防飓风，居民被建议将所有户外家具固定好。