batten

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Another expression linked to sailing is batten down the hatches.
和航海相关的另一个短语是batten down the hatches（未雨绸缪）。
"I think it is really important that the autism community has a key role in shaping the research priorities in this area, " said Amanda Batten, head of campaigns for the NAS.
“我认为自闭症共同体在塑造这一领域的研究的优先次序的过程中应该扮演关键的角色，”全国自闭症协会大型活动负责人（head of campaign）Amanda Batten说。
"When you go to the prison and you walk around, you are struck by the absolute tranquility and beauty of the buildings, "Batten says.
巴顿说：“当你走进那座监狱、环顾四周时，你将为这座建筑所具有的那种绝对的肃静与美感而打动。

Dayne Batten is affiliated with the University of North Carolina Department of Public Policy.
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A batten is a long strip of wood that is attached to something to strengthen it or to hold it firm.
If something is battened in place, it is made secure by having battens attached across it or by being closed firmly.
to furnish or strengthen with battens
to thrive, esp at the expense of someone else