With the storm approaching, we need to batten down the hatches and secure everything.

随着暴风雨的临近，我们需要做好准备，固定好一切。

The company is facing tough economic times, so they're battening down the hatches by cutting expenses.

公司正面临艰难的经济时期，所以他们正在通过削减开支来做好准备。