batten on

基本解释

• 靠…养肥；靠…而兴旺

英汉例句

双语例句

• The capitalists batten on the blood of the workers.
  资本家靠榨取工人的血汗养自已。
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• They were warned against the companies who batten on the efforts of others.
  有人提醒他们，要提防那些专靠他人的劳动以自肥的公司。
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• The hilly areas make good sheep pasture; sheep will batten on the lush grass.
  这一带山区是很好的牧羊场，羊吃了繁茂的青草会长得肥肥的。

权威例句

• But he was fundamentally a bit naive, always awash with strong romantic feelings, in pursuit of things and people to batten them on to.
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• batten on extortions 刮地皮

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