fasten /ˈfæsn̩/ Brit /ˈfɑːsn̩/ verb fastens; fastened; fastening
/ˈfæsn̩/ Brit /ˈfɑːsn̩/
verb
fastens; fastened; fastening
Learner's definition of FASTEN
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a [+ object] : to attach (something) or join (two things or two parts of something) especially by using a pin, nail, etc.(使两部分)系牢,扣紧,缚紧 -
fastening clothes on/onto a clothesline把衣服夹在晾衣绳上
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He fastened the dog's leash to a post and went into the store.他把拴狗的皮绳系在一根柱子上,自己进了商店。
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two boards fastened together by/with nails钉在一起的两块板子
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a decorative clasp that could be used to fasten a cape or cloak可以用来系披肩或斗篷的装饰性钩环
b [no object] of parts of something : to become attached or joined系上;绑上 2
a [+ object] : to put something in a position or location in such a way that it will not move系牢;绑牢;固定住 -
Fasten your seat belt.系好你的安全带。
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She twisted her hair into a bun and fastened it with bobby pins.她把头发扭成一个发髻,然后用小发夹卡住。
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Make sure the lid is tightly fastened.务必要把盖子拧紧。
b : to close and lock (something, such as a window or door)关紧,闩上,锁好(门、窗等) [+ object]
[no object]
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: to grip and hold something with (your hand, teeth, etc.)(用手、牙等)握住,咬住 [+ object]
[no object]
fasten on
[phrasal verb] fasten (something) on (something) or fasten on (something)
: to direct (something, such as your eyes or attention) to (something)集中(目光或注意力)于 -
They fastened their eyes on the distant ship. [=they looked at it steadily]他们的目光紧盯着远处的那条船。
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She fastened her attention on the problem. [=she gave all her attention to the problem]她把注意力全部集中在那个问题上。
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They had fastened the blame on the wrong man. [=they had blamed the wrong man]他们怪错人了。
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She fastened [=pinned] (all) her hopes on getting the job.她把一切希望都寄托在获得那份工作上。
fasten onto
[phrasal verb] fasten onto (something)
: to grip and tightly hold (something)紧抓;紧握 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 — fastener
/ˈfæsn̩ɚ/ Brit /ˈfɑsn̩ɚ/ noun, plural fasteners [count]