rivet
noun [ C ] uk/ˈrɪv.ɪt/ us/ˈrɪv.ɪt/
铆钉
a metal pin used to fasten flat pieces of metal or other thick materials such as leather
rivet
verb [ T ] uk/ˈrɪv.ɪt/ us/ˈrɪv.ɪt/
铆,铆接
to fasten parts together with a rivet
Many parts of an aircraft are riveted together. 飞机很多部件都是铆接在一起的。
be riveted (因感到有趣而)目不转睛地看;(因害怕而)动弹不得,呆若木鸡
to not be able to stop looking at something because it is so interesting or frightening
It was an amazing film - I was absolutely riveted. 那部电影太精彩了——我完全被吸引住了。
be riveted on His eyes were riveted on the television. 他双眼紧盯着电视看。
be riveted to the spot He pulled out a gun and I was riveted to the spot (= so frightened that I could not move). 他拔出了枪,我简直被吓呆了。
I couldn't take my eyes off the screen - I was riveted.
It was an astonishing performance and the audience's attention was riveted.
It seemed like the whole nation was riveted to the TV screen.