fattens

v.养肥；使肥胖

We keep animals in pens to fatten them. 我们把动物关在围栏里把它们养肥。

Some people deny themselves the necessaries or comforts of life in order that they may be able to help to fatten a publican. 有些人不要生活必需品和较好的享受，目的是为了可以帮助养肥酒店老板。