batten down the hatches

释义

1. 牛津电影里 100%

   做好迎接困难的准备

   to prepare yourself for a period of difficulty or trouble

   You and your friends better batten down the hatches, because when it hits...

   We'll batten down the hatches and secure the deck.

电影里这样说 · 2 部

• We'll batten down the hatches and secure the deck.The Wolf of Wall Street2013
• You and your friends better batten down the hatches, because when it hits...The Dark Knight Rises2012
• Batten down the hatches, Mr. Binnacle!Mary Poppins Returns2018

在完整场景里学

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  • 老板请吃饭传授行规：put meat on the table（挣钱养家）
  • 股灾当天被裁员：the ins and outs（门道）

同一词条的短语

• batten down
• batten on