fasten /ˈfɑːsən/ CET4 TEM4 ( fastening, fastened, fastens )

• 1. 

  V-T/V-I When you fasten something, you close it by means of buttons or a strap, or some other device. If something fastens with buttons or straps, you can close it in this way. 扣紧; 系牢

  例：

  She got quickly into her Mini and fastened the seat-belt.

  她迅速钻进她的迷你车并系好安全带。

  例：

  Her long fair hair was fastened at the nape of her neck by an elastic band.

  她长长的金发用一根橡皮筋扎在了脖子后面。

• 2. 

  V-T If you fasten one thing to another, you attach the first thing to the second, for example, with a piece of string or tape. 把…系在

  例：

  There were no instructions on how to fasten the carrying strap to the box.

  没有如何把背带系在箱子上的说明。

• 3. 

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