batten on
基本解释
- 靠…养肥;靠…而兴旺
英汉例句
- The capitalists batten on the blood of the workers.
资本家靠榨取工人的血汗养自已。
dict.cn - 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。
http://dj.iciba.com - 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。 - 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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