[V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]扣牢；系牢 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.
[V n]
[be V-ed prep]
[V prep]
[Also V n prep]
She got quickly into her Mini and fastened the seat-belt...
她迅速钻进她的 Mini 车里并系紧安全带。
Her long fair hair was fastened at the nape of her neck by an elastic band.
她用皮筋将金色长发扎在脑后。
...the dress, which fastens with a long back zip.
背部配有长拉链的连衣裙
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[VERB 动词](用绳、带等)系上，拴上 If you fasten one thing to another, you attach the first thing to the second, for example with a piece of string or tape.
[V n prep/adv]
There were no instructions on how to fasten the carrying strap to the box...
没有如何将背带系在盒子上的说明。
Mamma fastened the picture on the wall.
妈妈把画挂在了墙上。
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[V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](使)(注意力)集中于… If someone or something fastens your attention on a particular thing or if your attention fastens on it, you start to concentrate on it rather than on anything else.
[V on n]
[V n on n]
More and more her memory and all her thoughts fastened on one event...
她越来越多地把记忆和心思都集中在一件事上。
The discovery has fastened public attention on the possibilities of DNA analysis for resolving mysteries.
这一发现将公众的注意力集中在用 DNA 分析技术来解开谜团的可能性上。
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[VERB 动词]集中注意力于；专注于 If someone or something fastens on a particular thing, they start to concentrate on it.
[V on/onto n]
My mind attempted to calm itself by fastening on this trivial detail...
我尝试将注意力集中在这个小细节上以让自己平静下来。
It's a gross oversimplification to fasten on to the red deer as a threat to the environment.
仅关注马鹿威胁环境的一面过于片面了。
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[VERB 动词]纠缠；缠住 If someone fastens on you, they keep following, talking to, or staying with you, when you want them to go away.
[V on/onto n]
He's fastening on that poor girl like a leech.
他像蚂蟥一样缠着那个可怜的姑娘。
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fas·ten★/ˈfɑːsn; NAmEˈfæsn/verb1★[transitive , intransitive ]to close or join together the two parts of sth; to become closed or joined together （使两部份）系牢，扎牢，结牢，扣紧SYNdo upfastensth ◆Fasten your seatbelts, please.请系好安全带。fastensth up ◆He fastened up his coat and hurried out.他扣好大衣就匆匆出去了。fasten(up) ◆The dress fastens at the back.这件连衣裙是在后背系扣的。OPP
unfasten
2★[transitive , intransitive ]fasten(sth) to close sth firmly so that it will not open; to be closed in this way （使）关紧，盖好◆Fasten the gates securely so that they do not blow open.把大门闩好以免被风吹开。◆The window wouldn't fasten.这扇窗子关不严。OPP
unfasten
3★[transitive ]fastensth + adv./prep. to fix or place sth in a particular position, so that it will not move 使牢固；使固定◆He fastened back the shutters.他把活动护窗拉开系紧。4★[transitive ]fastenA to B |fastenA and B (together) to attach or tie one thing to another thing （使两物）系牢，扎牢，结牢，扣牢◆He fastened the papers together with a paper clip.他用回形针别好了文件。5[transitive , intransitive ]if you fastenyour arms around sb, your teeth into sth, etc, or if your arms, teeth, etc. fastenaround, into, etc. sb/sth, you hold the person/thing firmly with your arms, etc. 握住；抓牢；咬住fastensth + adv./prep. ◆The dog fastened its teeth in his leg.狗死死咬着他的腿。+ adv./prep.◆His hand fastened on her arm.他用手牢牢抓住她的胳膊。6[transitive , intransitive ]fasten(sth) (on sb/sth) if you fastenyour eyes on sb/sth or your eyes fastenon sb/sth, you look at them for a long time 盯住◆He fastened his gaze on her face.他盯着她的脸。PHRASAL VERBˈfasten on(to) sb/sthto choose or follow sb/sth in a determined way 抓住；对…锲而不舍；坚决跟随；纠缠SYN
1clothes/bag etc (also fasten up)a)[transitive] to join together the two sides of a coat, shirt, bag etc so that it is closedSYN do upOPP unfasten: ‘I’m going now,’ she said, fastening her coat. Fasten your seat belt.b)[intransitive] to become joined together with buttons, hooks etcSYN do up: I was so fat that my skirt wouldn’t fasten.RegisterIn everyday British English, people usually say do up rather than fasten:· Do up your jacket – it’s cold.2window/gate etc [intransitive, transitive] to firmly close a window, gate etc so that it will not open, or to become firmly closedOPP unfasten: Make sure all the windows are securely fastened before you leave.3attach something to something [transitive] to attach something firmly to another object or surfacefasten something with something Fasten the edges of the cloth together with pins.fasten something to something They fastened the rope to a tree.4hold something tightly [intransitive, transitive] to hold something firmly with your hands, legs, arms, or teethfasten something around/round something She fastened her arms around his neck.fasten around/round A strong hand fastened round her wrist.fasten on/onto Their long claws allow them to fasten onto the rocks and hold firm.5fasten your eyes/gaze on somebody/something to look at someone or something for a long time: He rose, his eyes still fastened on the piece of paper.6fasten your attention on somebody/something to think a lot about one particular thing or person: He was working quietly, all his attention fastened on the task.GRAMMARFasten belongs to a group of verbs where the same noun can be the subject of the verb or its object.• You can say: · You fasten the dress at the back. In this sentence, ‘the dress’ is the object of fasten.• You can say: · The dress fastens at the back. In this sentence, ‘the dress’ is the subject of fasten.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSfasten to join together the two sides of a piece of clothing, bag, belt etc: · He fastened the necklace behind her neck.attach to fasten something firmly to another object or surface, using screws, nails, tape, glue etc: · The boards were attached with screws.· The prisoner was attached to the wall with chains.join to connect or fasten things together: · Join the pieces using a strong glueglue to join things together using glue: · Glue the fabric to the white card.tape to fasten something using tape: · The students’ name cards were taped to the table.staple to fasten something using staples (=a small piece of wire that is pressed through paper using a special machine): · Don’t staple your résumé to your cover letter.clip to fasten things together using a clip (=a small metal object): · A photo was clipped to the letter.tie to fasten a tie, shoelaces etc by making a knot: · Don’t forget to tie your shoelaces!do something up especially British English to fasten a piece of clothing or the buttons etc on it: · The teacher doesn’t have time to do up every child’s coat.· Let me do it up for you.button (up) to fasten a shirt, coat etc with buttons: · His shirt was buttoned right to the top.zip (up) to fasten a piece of clothing, a bag etc with a zip: · Zip up your jacket, it’s cold.buckle (up) to fasten a seat belt, belt, shoe etc that has a buckle (=small metal object that fits through a hole in a strap): · The little girl struggled to buckle her shoes.unfasten/untie/undo/unbutton/unzip to open something that is fastened: · Do not unfasten your seat belt until the car has stopped completely.fasten on/upon phrasal verbto give particular attention to something because you think it is important or interesting: My mother fastened on the word ‘unsafe’.fasten onto (also fasten on to somebody/something) phrasal verb1to give particular attention to something because you think it is important or interesting2to follow someone and stay with them, especially when they do not want you toSYN latch onto somebody: The dog seemed lost and fastened onto us.