| 其他翻译 |
| 英语 | 中文 |
| batten n | (strip of solid material) | SCSimplified Chinese 板条 bǎn tiáo |
| They asked for advice as to whether to use battens on the roof. |
batten on [sth],
batten upon [sth] vi + prep | rare (grow fat on) | SCSimplified Chinese 养肥 yǎng féi |
| The sheep are battening well on the rich grass in the meadow. |
batten on [sth],
batten upon [sth] vi + prep | (feed greedily on) | SCSimplified Chinese 贪吃 tān chī |
| The revellers sat down at the table and battened upon the food. |
batten on [sb],
batten upon [sb] vi + prep | UK, figurative (prosper at [sb]'s expense) | SCSimplified Chinese 损人肥己
TCTraditional Chinese 損人肥己 |
| The millionaire is famous for gaining his wealth by battening on others. |
| 这位百万富翁以牺牲他人来获得财富而闻名。 |
