batter

面糊、面衣

Mix the flour and eggs into a smooth batter before frying.

下锅前先把面粉和蛋调成滑顺的面糊。

打击手、击球员棒球

The batter swung hard and missed the third pitch.

打击手用力挥棒，却没打中第三球。

殴打、虐打常用被动

She had been battered by her partner for years.

她多年来一直遭到伴侣殴打。

猛烈拍打、不断冲击

Huge waves battered the coast throughout the night.

整晚都有巨浪不断拍打著海岸。

撞坏、打坏

The suitcase was badly battered after the long flight.

经过长途飞行后，行李箱已经被撞得伤痕累累。

重创、打击多用于被动

Small businesses were battered by the sudden drop in sales.

销售额突然下滑，让小型企业受到重创。

沾面糊、裹面衣

Batter the fish lightly and fry it until golden.

鱼裹上薄薄一层面衣，炸到金黄。