batten down the hatches片语

片语

1. 1

   严阵以待、做好防范准备、未雨绸缪

   With sales falling, the company is battening down the hatches.

   销售额下滑，公司正严阵以待，准备过冬。

2. 2

   封紧舱口航海

   The crew battened down the hatches before the storm hit.

   暴风雨来袭前，船员把舱口都封紧了。