to batter
01
打, 敲打
to forcefully strike something or someone
Transitive: to batter sb/sth
例子
In frustration, he began to batter the door with a heavy object.
在沮丧中，他开始用重物猛击门。
Fending off the assailant, she tried to batter him with swift and forceful strikes.
在击退袭击者的同时，她试图用迅速而有力的打击猛击他。
02
因持续使用而损坏, 因持续用力而损坏
to damage something by continuous use or force
Transitive: to batter sth
例子
Years of use had battered the leather jacket, leaving it worn and frayed.
多年的使用磨损了皮夹克，使其变得破旧和磨损。
His car was battered by the hail, with dents all over the hood.
他的车被冰雹砸坏了，引擎盖上到处都是凹痕。
03
猛击, 连续重击
to strike repeatedly with heavy blows
Intransitive
例子
The wind began to batter against the house, shaking the windows.
风开始猛击房子，摇晃着窗户。
The ship 's hull began to batter against the rocks as the storm intensified.
随着风暴加剧，船体开始撞击岩石。
Batter
01
(in baseball) a player who is currently attempting to hit the ball
例子
The batter stepped up to the plate, ready for the pitch.
A skilled batter can change the outcome of the game.
02
面糊, 炸衣
a mixture consisting of flour, milk, and eggs, used for making pancakes, or for covering food before frying
例子
I dipped the fish fillets in a light and crispy batter before frying them.
在油炸之前，我将鱼片浸入了一种轻盈酥脆的面糊中。
The fluffy pancakes were made from a simple batter of flour, eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt.
蓬松的煎饼是用面粉、鸡蛋、牛奶和一小撮盐的简单面糊制成的。
词汇树
battered
battering
batter
