| 单词 | fasten |
| 释义 | fasten /fas"euhn, fah"seuhn/, v.t. 1. to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else. 2. to make secure, as an article of dress with buttons, clasps, etc., or a door with a lock, bolt, etc. 3. to enclose securely, as a person or an animal (usually fol. by in): to fasten a monkey in a cage. 4. to attach, associate, or connect: to fasten a nickname on someone. 5. to direct (the eyes, thoughts, etc.) intently: to fasten one's eyes on a speaker. v.i. 6. to become fast, fixed, or firm. 7. to close firmly or securely; lock: This clasp won't fasten. 8. to take a firm hold; seize (usually fol. by on or upon): to fasten on an idea. 9. to focus attention; concentrate (usually fol. by on or upon): His gaze fastened on the jewels. [bef. 900; ME fastenen, OE faestnian; c. ON fastna to betroth; akin to FAST1] Syn. 1. connect, link, hook, clasp, clinch, rivet, clamp, bind, tie, tether. |
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