batten on
基本解释
- 靠…養肥;靠…而興旺
英汉例句
- The capitalists batten on the blood of the workers.
資本家靠榨取工人的血汗養自已。
dict.cn - They were warned against the companies who batten on the efforts of others.
有人提醒他們,要提防那些專靠他人的勞動以自肥的公司。
http://dj.iciba.com - The hilly areas make good sheep pasture; sheep will batten on the lush grass.
這一帶山區是很好的牧羊場,羊喫了繁茂的青草會長得肥肥的。 - 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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